Warner Chappell Music has promoted David Goldsen to senior vice president, North America A&R.
Based in Los Angeles, Goldsen will continue to report to North America president Ryan Press and work closely to sign and develop songwriters and artists across multiple genres, in addition to helping lead the North American A&R department.
He will also continue to focus on supporting songwriters in international markets and oversee publishers’ A&R efforts in Australia, working with local talent and connecting them to global opportunities.
According to WCM, Goldson joined Warner Chappell in 2009 and “has helped grow the company globally for more than a decade, signing and developing songwriters and artists from around the world.”
Last year, he signed a string of notable songwriters from the national, rock and alternative fields, including Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Zach Bryan; breakout star Teddy Swim; rock quintet The Red Clay Strays, indie jazz stars Laufey; and hard rock/metal band Sleep Token.
Goldson also continues to work closely with Mitski, whom he re-signed in 2018 with great success in 2023 and 2024 Everything I love is mine.
In addition, his membership includes Vance Joy, Tones and I, Nathaniel Rateliff, Oliver Tree and Cavetown.
In 2022, Golden was appointed WCM Australia’s vice president, creative and head of A&R, and has led Australia’s A&R strategy for the past two years, while continuing to support the publisher’s US, UK and international rosters.
“I joined the Warner Chappell A&R department over ten years ago and it has given me many opportunities to grow into this ever-expanding role while staying true to writer and artist development.”
David Goldson
Goldson said: “I joined Warner Chappell’s A&R department over a decade ago and it has given me many opportunities to grow into this ever-expanding role while staying true to writer and artist development.
“I’m extremely lucky and proud to work with the best writers and artists and look forward to building on the excellent growth we’ve seen recently. Thank you Ryan [Press]Guy [Moot]and Kariana [Marshall] Thank you for their unwavering support and vision over the years.
“I have had the opportunity to work with him for more than 15 years and I am proud of everything he has accomplished as an A&R executive and inspiring leader on our team.”
Ruian Publishing House
Ryan Price added: “David continues to demonstrate his natural ability to identify and sign top talent. He has steadily built a star-studded roster, bringing in many of today’s chart-leading players in the past year alone. Artist and songwriter.
“I have had the opportunity to work with him for more than 15 years and I am proud of everything he has accomplished as an A&R executive and inspiring leader on our team.”global music business
