Symphonic Taps Michelle Garramone to Head Up Strategic Partnerships

Tampa-headquartered music distribution and marketing company Symphonic has appointed Michelle Garramone Head of Strategic Partnerships as it expands into catalog acquisitions.

Why it matters:

• The company says Garramone’s appointment signals a “significant step forward in Symphonic’s long-term vision to deepen its role at the intersection of music, capital, and ownership.”

The role:

• Garramone will oversee relationships with catalog owners, investment funds and brand partners globally.

• She will also work with Symphonic’s leadership and deal teams to identify new opportunities.

• Garramone will report to Symphonic CEO Jorge Brea, and will be based in Miami, FL.

Backstory:

• Prior to joining Symphonic, Garramone served as President of Blue Rose Music, an investor-backed Northern California-based American heritage record label.

• She then founded and led an advisory business, working with independent artists, labels and music companies on expansion strategies, restructuring, systems optimization and market repositioning initiatives.

What they said:

• Michelle Garramone: “We're at a moment where independent artists and rightsholders are thinking more strategically about their catalogs, their capital, and their long-term growth. What excites me about joining Symphonic is the opportunity to be at the intersection of these conversations and to connect the needs of the market with efficient solutions, whether that's capital, partnerships, or new ways to unlock value.”