


Jordi Tello
Jordi Tello Named MD of Sony Music Publishing Iberia
The appointment follows the retirement of Juan Ignacio Alonso
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has elevated Jordi Tello to Managing Director of Iberia with immediate effect.
The role:
Tello will oversee creative and business operations across Spain and Portugal, strengthening key relationships with clients and industry partners, and expanding global support for SMP songwriters.
He will be based out of Madrid and report directly to SMP President, International, Guy Henderson.
He succeeds longtime SMP Spain MD Juan Ignacio Alonso, who retired at the end of August.
Backstory:
Tello joined SMP in April 2024 as A&R Director, signing or working with talent including Rels B, Arde Bogotá, Morad, RVFV, Cruz Cafuné, to name a few.
He began his career as a musician before joining Warner Music as an A&R in 1999.
From 2002 – 2017 he was at Universal Music Publishing, eventually moving into the A&R Director role.
He joined Sony Music as an A&R Director in 2017, before returning to music publishing at SMP in 2024.
What they said:
Jordi Tello: “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to lead our Spain and Portugal teams. Juan Ignacio has cultivated a strong, creative team that I am grateful to work alongside, and I am thankful for his trust and guidance. We are focused on providing our incredible songwriters and composers with the best possible tools to make the best possible songs, and our teamwork will make the difference. Thank you to Jon and Guy for believing in me. My belt is fastened, and I am ready to go for it!”
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has elevated Jordi Tello to Managing Director of Iberia with immediate effect.
The role:
Tello will oversee creative and business operations across Spain and Portugal, strengthening key relationships with clients and industry partners, and expanding global support for SMP songwriters.
He will be based out of Madrid and report directly to SMP President, International, Guy Henderson.
He succeeds longtime SMP Spain MD Juan Ignacio Alonso, who retired at the end of August.
Backstory:
Tello joined SMP in April 2024 as A&R Director, signing or working with talent including Rels B, Arde Bogotá, Morad, RVFV, Cruz Cafuné, to name a few.
He began his career as a musician before joining Warner Music as an A&R in 1999.
From 2002 – 2017 he was at Universal Music Publishing, eventually moving into the A&R Director role.
He joined Sony Music as an A&R Director in 2017, before returning to music publishing at SMP in 2024.
What they said:
Jordi Tello: “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to lead our Spain and Portugal teams. Juan Ignacio has cultivated a strong, creative team that I am grateful to work alongside, and I am thankful for his trust and guidance. We are focused on providing our incredible songwriters and composers with the best possible tools to make the best possible songs, and our teamwork will make the difference. Thank you to Jon and Guy for believing in me. My belt is fastened, and I am ready to go for it!”
Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has elevated Jordi Tello to Managing Director of Iberia with immediate effect.
The role:
Tello will oversee creative and business operations across Spain and Portugal, strengthening key relationships with clients and industry partners, and expanding global support for SMP songwriters.
He will be based out of Madrid and report directly to SMP President, International, Guy Henderson.
He succeeds longtime SMP Spain MD Juan Ignacio Alonso, who retired at the end of August.
Backstory:
Tello joined SMP in April 2024 as A&R Director, signing or working with talent including Rels B, Arde Bogotá, Morad, RVFV, Cruz Cafuné, to name a few.
He began his career as a musician before joining Warner Music as an A&R in 1999.
From 2002 – 2017 he was at Universal Music Publishing, eventually moving into the A&R Director role.
He joined Sony Music as an A&R Director in 2017, before returning to music publishing at SMP in 2024.
What they said:
Jordi Tello: “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to lead our Spain and Portugal teams. Juan Ignacio has cultivated a strong, creative team that I am grateful to work alongside, and I am thankful for his trust and guidance. We are focused on providing our incredible songwriters and composers with the best possible tools to make the best possible songs, and our teamwork will make the difference. Thank you to Jon and Guy for believing in me. My belt is fastened, and I am ready to go for it!”
Jordi Tello
Sony Music Publishing
Guy Henderson
Juan Ignacio Alonso
Warner Music
Universal Music Publishing
Rels B
Arde Bogotá
Morad
Sony Music Entertainment (SME)
Executive Moves
Executive Leadership Changes
Industry Personnel Changes
Executive Promotions
A&R Leadership
Executive Appointments
Music Publishing
Spain
Portugal
Madrid, ES
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- This story was written with information sourced from Music Week.
- We covered it because it’s news of an executive appointment at Sony Music Publishing.
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