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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85470, member: 27"]
Veteran publishing exec lands in Colombia, tasked with boosting Warner Chappell’s Latin push and wrangling creators, rights, and momentum.

New leadership move
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[*]Warner Chappell Music taps David Checa to lead Colombia operations.
[*]The role centers on strategy, writers, and regional growth.
[*]Reporting line runs to Gustavo Menéndez.
[*]Hire signals long-term investment in the market.
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Checa’s background check
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[*]Former ONE Publishing executive handling rights worldwide.
[*]Logged over two decades across publishing and societies.
[*]Previously ran Sony Music Publishing across multiple territories.
[*]Known for mixing policy chops with creative instincts.
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Artist and catalog focus
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[*]Oversees a roster spanning pop, urban, and alternative acts.
[*]Mission leans toward amplifying Colombian and regional voices.
[*]Emphasis lands on creator advocacy and catalog development.
[*]The goal aims at scaling local wins globally.
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Why this hire matters
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[*]Colombia keeps punching harder on global charts.
[*]Leadership wants tighter links between tradition and tech.
[*]The company frames the role as market-critical.
[*]Exec team backs Checa as the right bet.
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