Sony Music UK has appointed Jerome Porritt as Head of A&R at RCA Records UK.
Porritt, who will report to Co-Presidents Glyn Aikins and Stacey Tang, brings over a decade of experience in A&R, and was most recently Head of A&R at Warner Records and Parlophone UK.
He will be responsible for overseeing the signing and creative development of the label’s artists, spearheading RCA’s A&R team, which saw success in 2025 with the likes of JADE, Bring Me The Horizon, Cat Burns, and Myles Smith.
Other domestic artists on RCA UK include Paloma Faith, Nothing But Thieves, Sasha Keable, Nectar Woode, and Cat Burns, joining US acts Beyoncé, P!nk, Travis Scott, SZA, Miley Cyrus, Sleep Token, and Lil Nas X.
At Warner Records and Parlophone, Porritt was behind platinum-selling hits such as Max Dean’s Can’t Decide, Disco Lines’ Broke Boys, and The Blessed Madonna’s Happier.
He also played a pivotal role in the signings of Chase & Status, Luude, Steel Banglez, Sofia & The Antoinettes, and MIST.
“Jerome is one of the most instinctive and culturally fluent A&R executives of his generation. He combines deep musical taste with a clear strategic mindset and a genuine ability to build trust with artists and creative partners,” said Glyn Aikins, Co-President at RCA Records UK, Sony Music UK.
“Jerome is one of the most instinctive and culturally fluent A&R executives of his generation.”
Glyn Aikins
Added Aikins: “His track record speaks for itself, but what excites me most is his understanding of where culture is moving next and how RCA can continue to lead from the front. Jerome’s appointment reflects our commitment to evolving our A&R leadership and investing in people who will shape the future of the label.”
“RCA is a label that is locked and loaded to have even more success in 2026 and beyond. I’m excited to be a part of that.”
Jerome Porritt
Speaking about his appointment, Porritt said: “I’ve long been an admirer of the work Stacey and Glyn have been doing at RCA, so to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the industry is exciting.
“RCA is a label that is locked and loaded to have even more success in 2026 and beyond. I’m excited to be a part of that.”
Sony Music Entertainment UK announced the promotions of widely respected executives Stacey Tang and Glyn Aikins as Co-Presidents of RCA UK in February 2023.
Elsewhere at Sony Music UK, in December 2024, Azi Eftekhari was appointed Chief Operating Officer.
Meanwhile, in November 2025, Peter Edge, Chairman and CEO of US-based RCA Records, received the prestigious Sir George Martin Award at the Music Business UK Awards, presented on stage by Steve Lacy.Music Business Worldwide
