Jeannette Perez has been appointed as SVP, Head of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships at Kobalt.
Based in the company’s LA office, Perez will assume the new position effective immediately, reporting directly to Richard Sanders, President of Kobalt.
In her new role, Perez will oversee a global team of 50 in creatively pitching, identifying and securing new film, TV, video game and trailer opportunities.
Additionally, she’ll continue to find creative licensing opportunities in advertising, along with brand partnerships for Kobalt’s catalogue and roster.
Perez will also work closely with the publishing and label services creative teams, soliciting new clients and expanding Kobalt’s reach into the writer and artist communities.
Perez commented, “I am thrilled at the opportunity to further my career goals at Kobalt, leading the best synch team in the business and providing the highest quality of service possible for our clients. Kobalt continually inspires me to be forward thinking and exemplifies my personal and professional values.
“I am grateful to have the mentorship of Willard Ahdritz and richard sanders as well as the entire kobalt family.”
Jeannette Perez, Kobalt
“I am grateful to have the mentorship and support of Willard Ahdritz and Richard Sanders as well as the entire Kobalt family.”
Richard Sanders stated, “Over the past few years, Kobalt’s synch business has grown rapidly, in large part due to Jeannette’s outstanding efforts and execution of placements for Kobalt talent.
“She has increased opportunities for our clients and expanded relationships throughout the industry. We are completely confident that her leadership and expertise will ensure continued growth on a global scale for Kobalt’s synch department, while supporting the Kobalt motto of trust and transparency.
“Additionally, I couldn’t be happier that Michelle Stoddart will continue to oversee the UK and European teams, as well as our sub-publishers/synch agents.”
Under Perez’s management, Kobalt says that its North American synch business grew more than 30% in fiscal year 2015.
She has successfully placed members of Kobalt’s roster of talent in key advertising campaigns including Alt-J with Dr. Pepper, Roy Orbison with Nationwide, Jax Jones with Apple and Until The Ribbon Breaks with Applebee’s.
Perez spent 13 years across BMG and Sony Music from 2001, through the merger of the two companies in 2004.
She finished her tenure at the major as VP, Music for Brands & Advertising/Licensing at Sony Music Entertainment in New York before joining Kobalt’s LA office as SVP of Synch & Brand Partnerships in 2014.Music Business Worldwide
