Jeff Sosnow Promoted to President of Warner’s Reprise Records

Warner Music Group veteran Jeff Sosnow has taken on the role of President of Reprise Records. This will expand upon his current duties as Executive Vice President of A&R for Warner Records.

Background:

• Sosnow has been with Warner since 2012, when he came on as Senior Vice President of A&R at Warner Bros. Records (now Warner Records).

• In the last 13 years, he has worked with Benson Boone, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Nessa Barrett, Billy Strings, Mac Miller, TV On The Radio, Wolfmother, Major Lazer, and The All-American Rejects.

• Reprise Records was founded in 1960 by Frank Sinatra and became a part of Warner in 1963.

• Jimi Hendrix, Joni Mitchell, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are some of the many artists who have released through Reprise.

What they said:

• Sosnow: “From the start of my career, my passion has always been championing artists—helping them turn their stories, struggles, and dreams into music that reaches people everywhere. I’m incredibly honored to do that at Warner Records, and deeply grateful to Aaron and Tom [Corson] for their belief, guidance, and trust. It’s a privilege to now lead Reprise — a label I’ve long admired — and I’m excited to build on its legacy.”

• Aaron Bay-Schuck, Co-Chairman and CEO of Warner Records Group: “Jeff has been essential to Warner Records’ A&R success, and I’m thrilled he’ll continue to lead A&R efforts on behalf of Benson Boone, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Nessa Barrett, Billy Strings, The Neighbourhood, and more, as he now takes the reins at Reprise. Reprise stands in a league of its own, with a legacy of groundbreaking artists and timeless records, and Jeff brings the vision, taste, and experience to honor that history while leading it into its next chapter.”