Petter Walther Walthinsen promoted to Head of A&R for Warner Chappell Music Nordics

Warner Chappell Music has promoted Petter Walther Walthinsen to Head of A&R for Warner Chappell Music Nordics.

He’ll report into the area’s Managing Director, Lars Karlsson.

Taking up this expanded position, Walthinsen shall be answerable for the technique, route and tradition of the A&R division throughout the Nordics, with all of the A&R executives from the area reporting into him.

Walthinsen initially joined the corporate in 2018 as Senior A&R Supervisor of Warner Chappell Music Norway.

Since then he has gone on to signal, develop and work with among the nation’s prime artists, writers and producers together with Alexander Pavelich, Askjell Solstrand, Chris Holsten, Nova Blue, Payday and SKAAR.

In 2020, he was named within the Nordic Music Biz High 20 Below 30 checklist.

In addition to his position in A&R, Walthinsen is often known as a producer for each native and worldwide artists.

He produced various tracks from Nico & Vinz’s No.1 album Black Star Elephant, in addition to That’s What They All Say by Nick Jonas.

“Petter is an excellent A&R who can spot expertise early and may also help develop them into unimaginable songwriters.”

Lars Karlsson 

Lars Karlsson mentioned: “Petter is an excellent A&R who can spot expertise early and may also help develop them into unimaginable songwriters.

“He’s loved a whole lot of success since becoming a member of us in Norway, and with him now main our A&R operations within the Nordics, I’m excited to see how his imaginative and prescient will profit the entire area.”

“I’m delighted that Petter has agreed to step up into this place. He has excessive ambitions for the Nordic area.”

Man Moot, Warner Chappell Music

Man Moot, Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Chappell Music, added: “I’m delighted that Petter has agreed to step up into this place. He has excessive ambitions for the Nordic area and can carry an infectious power to the position, in addition to one of the best songwriting expertise from throughout the territories.

“I’m trying ahead to watching as he develops his staff and roster, whereas constructing an thrilling new tradition.”

“I couldn’t be prouder to tackle this wider position as Head of A&R for the Nordics.”

Petter Walther Walthinsen

Petter Walther Walthinsen concluded: “I couldn’t be prouder to tackle this wider position as Head of A&R for the Nordics.

“Our area has such a wealthy and various pool of fantastic songwriters who could make an actual impression on the worldwide stage, and I hope on this new place I may also help propel the subsequent stars to worldwide success. I’d prefer to thank Man and Lars for giving me this chance.”

 Music Enterprise Worldwide