Warner Chappell Music Promotes Gabz Landman
Warner Chappell Music (WCM), the global publishing group under Warner Music Group, has elevated Gabz Landman to the position of senior vice president of A&R.
Landman joined WCM in 2022 as vice president of A&R and is based in Los Angeles, reporting to North America President of Warner Chappell, Ryan Press. She has managed a roster that features exceptional artists and songwriters, including Lauphi, John Ryan, Chainmokers, Kenya Grace, Jan Kirkpatrick, Cleo Tig, Eli Rizk, Nolan Lambroza, Carrie K., Justin Tender, and Amy Allen, who recently won Songwriter of the Year at the 2025 Grammys—the first woman to achieve this honor.
Landman’s Contributions and Achievements
Landman has collaborated with Allen for over eight years, playing a vital role in her career development, as noted in a WCM statement on February 18. In 2024, Allen earned the title of Diversity 2024 Songwriter of the Year and secured the No. 1 spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 Songwriters chart for seven consecutive weeks.
Additionally, Landman was instrumental in bringing on board John Ryan, who wrote and produced eight tracks on Sabrina Carpenter‘s album Short and Sweet, which received two Grammy nominations. She also played a significant role in the rise of Kenya Grace, who dominated the Billboard 2024 Hot Dance/Electronic Songwriters end-of-year chart.
Moreover, she signed jazz singer/songwriter Lauphi, who won her first Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2024 and was recognized as an Diversity Emerging Artist of the Year.
Landman’s Career Journey and Vision
Before her tenure at WCM, Landman held the position of vice president of A&R at Warner Records, and served as creative director at Management Management, where she was pivotal in developing Dua Lipa‘s career. In 2020, she was recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 music list.
“Gabz is one of the most talented, passionate, and dynamic A&R leaders,” stated Press. “Her relentless ambition, coupled with her thoughtful and deliberate approach to nurturing and developing songs, truly sets her apart.”
In her advancement, Landman expressed: “I am incredibly grateful for Warner Chappell. Ryan, (co-president Warner Chappell) Boy, (co-general director) Carianna and the entire team have consistently supported and empowered me. I have had the honor of working with the best colleagues and creators in the industry, who have become like family.”
“I had the honor to work with the best colleagues and creators in the industry, who became like a family.”
Gabz Landman, Warner Chappell Music
WCM publishes and manages music for various prominent artists, including Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, Cole Porter, David Bowie, Duran Duran, George Gershwin, George Michael, “the late”, Casey Musgraves, Katy Perry, Kool & the Gang, Lizzo, Madonna, Morgan Wallen, Quincy Jones, Tom Petty, and Zach Bryan.
Landman’s promotion is the latest in a series of leadership shifts and hiring at Warner Chappell, which also saw the promotion of Wallace Joseph to senior vice president of A&R and John Chen to vice president of A&R in 2023. That same year, WCM appointed Rachel Jacobson as SVP of creative synchronization.
In 2024, several notable appointments occurred at Warner Chappell outside the U.S., including Natasha Augustine as managing director of Warner Chappell Germany, Li Lee as managing director of Warner Chappell China, and Andrew Hawell as VP of synchronization in Warner Chappell UK. Also in 2024, David Golden was promoted to SVP of North America A&R.
Gabz Landman promoted to Senior Vice President, A&R at Warner Chappell
