Warner Chappell Promotes Gabz Landman to EVP of A&R

Last updated: 25 August 2026 11h16

Published: 25 August 2026

Warner Chappell Promotes Gabz Landman to EVP of A&R

Warner Chappell Music has promoted Gabz Landman to Executive Vice President, A&R, giving the Los Angeles-based executive a broader role at one of the world’s largest music publishers. Landman will continue reporting to Ryan Press, President of North America at Warner Chappell.

Career snapshot

Landman joined Warner Chappell in 2022 as Vice President, A&R.
She became Senior Vice President in February 2025.
Her signings include Amy Allen, Laufey, John Ryan, Madison Beer, Lizzy McAlpine, The Chainsmokers and Diplo.
She is also publisher and manager of Grammy-winning songwriter Amy Allen.

Independent music professional working in a recording studio representing music publishing A&R

Why A&R still matters in the streaming era

Digital platforms have made it possible to identify fast-growing songs through data, but publishing A&R remains a relationship business. Executives are expected to find writers early, pair them with collaborators, help shape careers and build catalogues that can generate value for decades.

Landman’s promotion reflects that broader role. Her roster includes both recording artists and professional songwriters whose work travels across multiple performers and genres.

A songwriter-first career path

One of Landman’s most visible relationships is with Amy Allen, who has won the Grammy for Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical in consecutive years. Landman first signed Allen to a publishing deal before the songwriter became a major hitmaker for other artists.

That kind of long-term development is central to publishing economics. A breakout song can generate meaningful royalties, but a sustained songwriter catalogue across multiple releases is far more valuable than one viral moment.

Industry takeaway: as streaming makes music discovery more data-heavy, successful publishing A&R still depends on spotting creative potential before the numbers become obvious.

Warner Chappell is competing for elite writers

The global publishing market is intensely competitive. Major publishers, independent companies and investment-backed catalog businesses all compete to sign writers with proven or emerging hit potential.

Executives with strong creative networks become valuable because they can connect writers, producers and artists across projects. Those relationships can turn a publishing deal into a pipeline of songs rather than a passive rights acquisition.

What the promotion signals

Landman’s move to EVP gives Warner Chappell continuity around a roster that spans pop, alternative and electronic music. It also signals confidence in an A&R strategy focused on writer development alongside major artist signings.

For independent songwriters, the story is a reminder that publishing careers are built through both songs and relationships. Strong catalogues, reliable collaboration and a clear creative identity can remain more important than follower counts alone.