Terese Joseph has joined
Warner Records as SVP of A&R Administration. She most recently served as head of Label Operations at
Se LaVi/
Rebel Music.
Los Angeles-based Joseph, who will report to EVP/Head of A&R
Karen Kwak, will also work closely with EVP/Head of Business & Legal Affairs
Julian Petty.
“I’ve known Terese for many years, starting back in our
Island/Def Jam days in New York,” Kwak said. “She’s a well-respected and knowledgeable player in the field, playing an integral role in the delivery of massively successful projects for music legends to newcomers alike.”
“Karen has managed A&R teams to always be centered around the needs of the artists,” Joseph said. “I’m excited to be reuniting with her and joining a dynamic group with such a strong artist-first mindset.”
Joseph began her career as an intern with the Island Def Jam Music Group and eventually landed at
UMG’s
Victor Victor Worldwide as VP of A&R operations. There, she played an integral role in the success of
JAY-Z,
Kanye West,
Rihanna,
Nas,
Justin Bieber and the late
Pop Smoke, among others.
Prior to her tenure at Se LaVi/Rebel, Joseph was VP of A&R Operations at
Capitol Records.
