LONDON (CelebrityAccess) — Sony Music Publishing announced the promotion of Nasra Artan to the role of Head of International A&R, effective immediately.

In her new role, Artan will oversee SMP’s international creative strategy, liaising with SMP’s A&R teams and the company’s songwriter roster.

She will continue to be based out of London and will report to SMP’s President, International Guy Henderson.

Artan first joined the company in 2022 as European A&R Manager and has since worked with the music publisher’s roster and oversaw collaboration efforts such as the ‘SMP x BeatStars Hitmaker Week’ global songwriting camp.

Before joining SMP, she spent three years at three years at Warner Music Norway, most recently as A&R Project Manager.

“I am excited to be stepping into this new role at SMP, and I am thankful to Jon and Guy for their trust and support. My passion for creative collaboration runs deep, and I look forward to working closely with our A&R teams to elevate the careers of our songwriters internationally,” Artan said.

“It gives me great pleasure to announce Nasra’s promotion. In addition to her skill set, energy and drive, Nasra approaches the creative world with an open mind, knowing that great songwriters and big songs can come from anywhere. She is well positioned to excel in this new role, and we all look forward to achieving further success together on behalf of our international roster,” stated Guy Henderson, Sony Music Publishing President, International.