Miles Gersh Promoted to EVP, A&R at Warner Records

Warner Records has promoted Miles Gersh to Executive Vice President, A&R. The Los Angeles-based exec will continue to report to Warner Records Group CEO & Co-Chairman Aaron Bay-Schuck, and work closely with Karen Kwak, EVP & Head of A&R, and Gregg Nadel, President of A&R, Warner Records Group.

Backstory:

• Gersh joined the label in 2019.

• His most recent role was VP, A&R.

• He began his career in 2018 at Doug Morris’s 12Tone Music.

Artist development:

• Gersh introduced chart-topping country artist Zach Bryan to Bay-Schuck and Warner Records in 2020 following the success of his independent albums DeAnn and Elisabeth.

• Bryan signed to Warner in 2021 and has since had two Number 1 albums on the Billboard 200, won a GRAMMY for the single “I Remember Everything” ft. Kacey Musgraves, and performed a record-breaking show at Michigan Stadium.

• Gersh has also been instrumental in the development of artists such as bunii, IShowSpeed, Maddox Batson, CJ, and Detroit rapper Veeze.

What they said:

• Aaron Bay-Schuck: “Miles understands that true artist development starts with a deep respect for the creator’s voice. The partnership he’s built with Zach and his other outstanding artists reflects his commitment to authenticity and his drive to help our talent win on their own terms. Miles is a vital part of the future of Warner Records, and this promotion is a testament to the key role he’s played in elevating our music, our teams, and our culture.”