kobalt appoints jeanette perez

Perez Appointed SVP, Head of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships

Kobalt has appointed Jeannette Perez to Senior VP, Head of Global Synch & Brand Partnerships. In her new role based in Los Angeles, Perez will oversee the global team 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 vast catalog and roster. Perez will also work closely with the publishing and label services creative teams, soliciting new clients and expanding our 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 and support of Willard Ahdritz and Richard Sanders as well as the entire Kobalt family.”

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On Perez’s appointment, 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.”

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With more than 15 years of experience and admitted to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Florida, Perez has expertise in the art of creative music placement, business development, licensing, copyright and valuation of music rights. Since joining Kobalt, she has restructured and grown the department by 45% increasing service capabilities and has served as the liaison between Kobalt and external agencies including Deutsch LA and 72andSunny among others. Under her management, Kobalt’s North American synch business grew more than 30% in fiscal year 2015. Perez 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.

For more information, visit kobaltmusic.com.