Symphonic Distribution Expands A&R Client Development Team in Europe

We’re stoked to announce a major expansion of our A&R Client Development team across Europe! As our global community continues to grow, so does our commitment to giving independent artists the support they deserve, no matter where they are in the world. That’s why we’ve added a powerhouse group of new team members across the region and promoted key talent internally to take things to the next level. Here’s everything you need to know…

Symphonic Distribution Expands A&R Client Development Team in Europe

Expanding Our Global Reach in Europe 🇪🇺

We’re proud to announce the expansion of our A&R Client Development team across Europe! Joining the team are Thomas Williamson (Director, A&R & Client Development, EU & UK), Sander Stijnen (Director, Business Development, EU), Romain Dilouya (Director, A&R & Client Development, EU), Henry Burke (Associate, A&R & Client Development, EU & UK), and Brunno Constante (Associate, A&R & Client Development, Portugal, Angola), with Gui Morais stepping into a new role as Manager, A&R & Client Development, EU.

Reporting to Randall Foster (Chief Creative Officer, Symphonic) and Vice Presidents of A&R and Client Development, Oz McGuire and Jakub Alexander, this expanded team will work directly with artists and labels in their regions to provide tailored support, strategic insight, and growth opportunities. With this expansion, we’re doubling down on our mission to empower independent artists at every stage, wherever they are.

About Our Newly Promoted Leaders

Thomas Williamson is based in the U.K. and comes to Symphonic from VIERLIVE, where he worked in the A&R department. Prior to that, he served as A&R and Head of Streaming at 3Beat Productions and as a Senior Streaming Account Manager at Universal Music Group. In 2024, he launched Ripe Records, an independent label based in Liverpool focused on breaking new talent.

Sander Stijnen joins us from the Netherlands with over a decade of experience spanning both indie and major label landscapes. Most recently, he led global music video campaigns as Head of Marketing at XITE. Before that, he launched ADA in the Benelux region for Warner Music Group and signed major artists including Cho, Jinho 9, Kidd Keo, and Kovacs as Head of A&R.

Romain Dilouya, based in Paris, brings more than 20 years of industry expertise in A&R, business development, and artist services across Europe and the U.S. He previously served as International Territory Manager at Redeye Worldwide and was a Board Member and Head of A&R at Kuroneko Media, playing a vital role in catalog expansion and global growth strategy.

Henry Burke, based in the U.K., is a seasoned A&R professional with a diverse background in artist development, label management, and digital marketing. Before Symphonic, he worked as a Senior A&R Manager at Liberty Music PR and collaborated with both major and independent acts, from Dimitri Vegas to Jax Jones, while championing up-and-coming talent across genres.

Brunno Constante joins us from Portugal with nearly 20 years of music industry experience. Most recently, he served as Sales Manager at Believe, and prior to that, held leadership roles at ONErpm, Kondzilla, and MTV Brasil. His deep understanding of marketing, social strategy, and sales makes him a key asset in supporting artists across Portugal and Angola.

Gui Morais, now promoted to Manager, A&R & Client Development, EU, has been with Symphonic since 2022. Based in Ireland, he’s played a key role in expanding Symphonic’s presence across Europe and the U.K. In addition to his work here, he’s a voting member of the Latin Grammy Awards and an award-winning music producer, with Red Bull Music Brazil honoring his work on MARTTE’s album in 2019.

“Hailing from some of the top companies across the industry, each of these new hires has an eye for discovering untapped talent and a passion for helping our indie artists thrive,” says Randall Foster, Chief Creative Officer at Symphonic. “I look forward to welcoming a plethora of new signings to the Symphonic family under the direction of these talented A&R folks.”

With exciting plans in motion for the rest of 2025 and beyond, we’re thrilled to have Williamson, Stijnen, Dilouya, Burke, Constante, and Morais leading the way. This expansion is just one of many steps we’re taking to provide best-in-class service to artists around the globe.

We can’t wait to keep pushing the boundaries alongside our team, and we’re proud to offer new and improved services to the incredibly talented artists within our SymFam every day. 🌎 💫