Concord Music Publishing has promoted Tom Coulson-Smith to Vice President, A&R.

Based in London, Coulson-Smith has been promoted from his previous role as Senior Director of A&R, which he has held since joining the company in 2020.

He will continue to report to Kim Frankiewicz, EVP Worldwide A&R, and will focus on signing and developing talent within UK and globally.

Prior to joining Concord, Coulson-Smith served as A&R Manager at Warner Chappell Music, where he worked with artists including Celeste, Lianne La Havas, Marina and Winnie Raeder.

Before that, he worked with Frankiewicz at Imagem.

According to the company, Coulson-Smith’s work has been “instrumental” within Concord’s A&R team, where his “sharp creative vision and artist-first approach have played a key role in the company’s ongoing success.”

He has been “a driving force” behind the signing and development of several artists, songwriters, and producers, including Zach Nahome (Olivia Dean, PinkPantheress Bakar, Celeste, Tendai, BiigPiig), electronic duo Mount Kimbie, rock band Biffy Clyro, Ivor Novello nominee Wesley Joseph, Grammy-winning producer Fred Ball, Justin Parker, and Yazmin Lacey.

He also works closely with songwriters and artists from Concord’s roster including Ivor Novello winner Yussef Dayes, Bombay Bicycle Club, Nick Mulvey, Everything Everything, Fiona Bevan, James Earp and Dave Okumu.

Coulson-Smith has also worked alongside The 1975, whose 2022 album Being Funny in A Foreign Language, debuted at No.1 in the UK. The band also headlined Glastonbury this summer.

Most recent signees include Ed Thomas (cowriter and producer on The Way I Love You by Jorja Smith), and producer/songwriter Kurisu.

Tom Coulson-Smith commented on his promotion: “It is a great honour and privilege to work alongside the inspirational roster of songwriters Concord represents.”

“It is a great honour and privilege to work alongside the inspirational roster of songwriters Concord represents.”

Tom Coulson-Smith, Concord music publishing

He added: “Their talent is why we get up in the morning. Similarly, I feel very lucky to be surrounded by incredible friends and colleagues every day. Huge shout out to Kim who’s had my back from the very beginning!”

Kim Frankiewicz, EVP of Worldwide A&R at Concord Music Publishing, said: “Tom’s promotion is truly well-deserved.

“Over the past decade, he has become a genuine A&R powerhouse who has made an enormous contribution to where Concord sits today – that I am immensely proud of.”

“Over the past decade, he has become a genuine A&R powerhouse who has made an enormous contribution to where Concord sits today.”

Kim Frankiewicz, Concord Music Publishing

Frankiewicz continued: “Tom cares deeply—not just about the music, but about the people who create it.

“His experience proves he is supporting talent with an unwavering, artist-first commitment. This promotion is a reflection of his dedication, sharp instincts, and the real impact he has made on our roster.”

This news follows the appointment of Adam Salomon to Senior Director, A&R at Concord Music Publishing last June.

Salomon also reports to Frankiewicz in the London office.Music Business Worldwide