Gregg Nadel Promoted to President of A&R at Warner Records Group

Gregg Nadel has been named as the new President of A&R for Warner Records Group. For over twenty years, has has worked at subsidiaries of the group, including Elektra, Warner Nashville, and Atlantic Records.

The role:

• President of A&R is a newly created position for Nadel.

• He will oversee global A&R strategy by working directly with top executives at Warner Records U.S., Warner Records U.K., and Warner Records Nashville.

What they said:

• Nadel: “Joining the mothership at Warner Records Group is an extraordinary opportunity to champion amazing artists on the global stage and to connect the dots to bring them to audiences everywhere. An incredible devotion to the music is hard-wired into this company’s DNA, and I’m looking forward to working with Aaron, Tom, Joe, Karen, Cris, and their brilliant teams on both sides of the Atlantic to discover, nurture, and elevate the next generation of stars.”

• Warner Records Group Co-Chairman/CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck and Co-Chairman/COO Tom Corson: “As we continue to build out Warner Records Group as a tight-knit, seamless global ecosystem, having Gregg join us at the group level will be a huge asset. He’s a rare, all-around music man, with experience in everything from signing chart-topping artists to making records to developing superstars to leading creative teams. His invaluable relationships, calm judgment, and gift for bringing out the best in world-class talent will make a real difference as we focus our combined efforts on forging long-term careers with our US, UK, and Nashville teams.”