Sony Music Publishing (SMP) has appointed Jordi Tello as Managing Director of Iberia, effective immediately.
Tello succeeds longtime SMP Spain MD Juan Ignacio Alonso, who retired at the end of August.
Tello will oversee creative and business operations across Spain and Portugal, strengthening relationships with clients and industry partners while expanding global support for SMP songwriters.
He will report directly to Sony Music Publishing President, International, Guy Henderson.
Commenting on his appointment, Tello said: “It’s a great honor to have the opportunity to lead our Spain and Portugal teams. Juan Ignacio has cultivated a strong, creative team that I am grateful to work alongside, and I am thankful for his trust and guidance.”
“We are focused on providing our incredible songwriters and composers with the best possible tools to make the best possible songs, and our teamwork will make the difference.”
Jordi Tello
Added Tello: “We are focused on providing our incredible songwriters and composers with the best possible tools to make the best possible songs, and our teamwork will make the difference. Thank you to Jon [Platt] and Guy for believing in me. My belt is fastened, and I am ready to go for it!”
Henderson added: “I am so pleased that Jordi will take over the reigns as Managing Director for SMP Iberia. Jordi has developed a very successful A&R team for us in Spain, who have been consistent market leaders during his tenure.
“With his experience, energy and the good relationships across the industry, I know that he has all the qualities to achieve great success in his new role.”
Guy Henderson
“With his experience, energy and the good relationships across the industry, I know that he has all the qualities to achieve great success in his new role.”
Reflecting on Alonso’s retirement, Henderson said: “Juan Ignacio Alonso has led our company in Iberia with great distinction and continued success over many years.
“He has positioned our team for further growth on all fronts, and we are incredibly grateful for all that he has done for the company and for the Spanish music industry.”
Alonso added: “I am delighted to have Jordi as my successor and confident that SMP Iberia’s achievements will continue to thrive under his leadership.”
Tello joined SMP in April 2024 as A&R Director and has since signed or worked closely with talent including Rels B, Arde Bogotá, Morad, RVFV, Cruz Cafuné, and more.
He began his career as a musician before moving into the business side of the industry in 1999 as an A&R at Warner Music.
From 2002, Tello spent 15 years at Universal Music Publishing, later serving as A&R Director, then joined Sony Music as A&R Director in 2017, before returning to SMP last year.
Sony Music Publishing Iberia is home to songwriters and composers including Jose Luis Perales, Antonio Flores, Rosana, Estopa, Le Oreja De van Gogh, David Summers, Melendi, Miguel Gallardo, Ella Baila Sola, Nacho Cano, Carlos Berlanga, Las Ketchup, Bebe, Dani Fernández, Love of Lesbian, Rozalén, Zahara, India Martinez, and more.
SMP was recently named 2025 Publisher of the Year at the BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards during the ceremony held last week (August 28) in Los Angeles.
In July, Sony Music Publishing promoted Sarah “Pixie” Pickering to Vice President, Creative & Writer Services, Co-Head of Sync, and Monica Jordan to Vice President of Creative A&R for its Latin division.
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