David Checa Appointed MD of Warner Chappell Colombia

Warner Chappell Music (WCM) has appointed David Checa as Managing Director, WCM Colombia.

Why it matters:

• Colombia is a key Latin American music market.

• Checa will oversee WCM operations in the country, including a regional roster that features Bull Nene, Casta, Vicente García, Santiago Cruz, Juan Pablo Vega, Piso 21, and Timø, among many others.

• He will report to Gustavo Menendez, President, US Latin & Latin America, WCM.

Backstory:

• Checa was previously Global Head of Publishing and Rights Management at independent publisher ONE Publishing.

• He also spent a decade serving as CEO for both the Ecuadorian Authors Society (SAYCE) and the Ecuadorian neighbouring rights’ society (SOPROFON), as well as serving as president of ACODEM, the Colombian music publishers' association.

• Previously he oversaw Sony Music Publishing’s operations across Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela and Central America (excluding Mexico).

What they said:

• Guy Moot and Carianne Marshall, Co-Chairs of WCM: “David is a seasoned professional who understands both the art and the business of music publishing. As Colombia’s influence on the global charts continues to grow, we’re confident that David is the right person to lead our operations and champion our writers in this vital market. We’re delighted to have him on board.”