Ultra International Music Publishing and its sister company Helix Records have appointed Vanessa Kanapin as Director A&R for Germany, Switzerland and Austria (GSA).
Based in Berlin, Kanapin will report directly to the company’s founder and CEO, Patrick Moxey.
His appointment is effective immediately.
The executive joins the business of German independent publisher Budde Music.
There she held the title of A&R and Song Plugging Manager and was responsible for a number of signings, including Glockenbach, Clock Clock and ÁSDÍS which, according to the announcement “have topped the German broadcast charts for the past 12 month”.
Ultra Publishing and Helix Records say Kanapin will focus on signing artists and songwriters from Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
She will work closely with the company’s existing roster in these territories to maximize business opportunities and collaborations through writing camps and co-writings.
Earlier in March 2023, Ultra Music Publishing has announced a new collaboration with Los Angeles-based producer Diamond Pistols for launch a new music publishing company called Hidden Gem.
In February, Ultra Publishing also announced the expansion of his musical activity in West Africa with the opening of a new creative hub and the appointment of its London-based A&R manager, Harold Serero, to oversee operations.
“I look forward to this new journey and all the great successes we will achieve together”
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Vanessa Kanapin said, “I’m honored to be part of Patrick’s team. I firmly believe that with our international setup, the high quality skills we have in every department combined with our passion for good music and our ethos of service to artists, we will offer GSA writers and artists a unique home. .
“I look forward to this new journey and all the great successes we will achieve together”
“His arrival strengthens our already successful A&R team and strengthens our presence in these important territories.”
Patrick Moxy
Patrick Moxey, Founder and CEO of Ultra Music Publishing and Helix Records, added: “Vanessa is a very talented and proven A&R executive with extensive experience and extensive networks throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
“His arrival strengthens our already successful A&R team and strengthens our presence in these important territories.”The music industry around the world