We’re excited to share a major leadership milestone as we continue growing our global team, expanding our artist and label services, and building stronger support systems for independent music companies around the world. 🌱🌎
Symphonic has officially promoted four members of our executive leadership team: Janette Berrios to SVP, Corporate Marketing; Ed Poston to SVP, Head of A&R; Lane Roney to SVP, Finance; and Taylor Garland to EVP & CFO.
These promotions recognize the major impact each leader has had across Symphonic’s growth, from global marketing and A&R expansion to finance infrastructure, strategic partnerships, and long-term operational planning. Learn more about them below…
Four Leaders Step Into Expanded Executive Roles at Symphonic
In their expanded roles, these leaders will continue driving key areas of Symphonic’s business, including global marketing, A&R strategy, financial operations, strategic partnerships, and long-term organizational growth. Together, their work supports Symphonic’s mission to provide independent artists, labels, managers, and music companies with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to grow on a global scale.
Berrios will report to CEO and Founder Jorge Brea and is based in Tampa. Poston will continue reporting to Chief Creative Officer Randall Foster and is based in New York City. Roney will report to Garland and is based in Tampa. Garland will report to Brea and is also based in Tampa.
“I’ve been proud to work with Janette, Lane, and Taylor over the years as they have driven tremendous success across their respective departments,” said Jorge Brea, CEO and Founder of Symphonic.
“Each has played an instrumental role in Symphonic’s rapid growth and in building the best-in-class support, resources, and opportunities we provide to our artists. I’m excited to see them continue to grow in these new leadership roles as we expand our global footprint. Although Ed joined Symphonic more recently, his impact has been extraordinary from day one. His leadership, vision, and contributions have already left a significant mark on the organization, and I’m thrilled to see him recognized through this well-deserved advancement.”
About Janette Berrios
Janette Berrios has been promoted to SVP, Corporate Marketing. Based in Tampa, Janette has been part of Symphonic since the company’s early days, growing alongside the team and helping shape the brand into what it is today. Since 2022, she has served as VP, Corporate Marketing, where she has played a major role in Symphonic’s global expansion strategy, supporting A&R and marketing growth across the U.K., Europe, and APAC while continuing to strengthen the company’s deep roots in Latin America.
Beyond corporate marketing, Janette has also helped build some of Symphonic’s most meaningful community initiatives.
She leads Symphonic’s Women Empowered mentorship program, a global initiative that has connected more than 1,200 women across 46 countries, oversees Creative Connections, a networking series that has brought together thousands of artists and industry professionals through events across the United States, Latin America, Brazil, and Europe, and so much more.
Her work has helped expand Symphonic’s reach while keeping community, education, and artist support at the center of the company’s growth.
About Ed Poston
Ed Poston has been promoted to SVP, Head of A&R. Based in New York City, Ed joined Symphonic in August 2025 as Head of A&R, bringing more than 20 years of experience discovering, signing, and developing artists and songwriters across the U.S., U.K., and Europe. Since joining, he has made an immediate impact on Symphonic’s creative strategy and global A&R growth, leading a team of 36 creatives around the world.
Throughout his career, Ed has worked with artists including Aurora, Bombay Bicycle Club, Childish Gambino, Ed Sheeran, James Hersey, Walshy Fire of Major Lazer, and many more, earning multiple Gold and Platinum certifications and awards along the way.
At Symphonic, his leadership has already helped bring in an exciting range of recent signings, including Afrosalto, the collaborative project from Afrojack and Gregor Salto; Lyna Mahyem; They Might Be Giants; Red Street Records; Judge & Jury Records; Lake Street Dive; European label Roq N Rolla Music; the new album from Filter; new singles from Tim McGraw; growing P-Pop artist BINI; and key releases from Sam Tinnesz.
Lane Roney has been promoted to SVP, Finance. Based in Tampa, Lane joined Symphonic in 2021 as Director of Finance and was promoted to VP, Finance in 2023. Since joining the team, he has played a key role in helping Symphonic scale with the structure, systems, and financial strategy needed to support the company’s continued growth.
Taylor Garland has been promoted to EVP & CFO. Based in Tampa, Taylor joined Symphonic as Chief Financial Officer in 2017, bringing experience across investment banking, private equity, and entrepreneurial ventures in multiple industries. Since then, he has helped guide Symphonic through major stages of growth, overseeing financial management, reporting, strategic planning, fundraising, capital deployment, and board and investor relations.Final Thoughts…
These promotions mark an exciting next chapter for Symphonic, and more importantly, a well-deserved celebration of the people helping move the company forward!
Janette, Ed, Lane, and Taylor have each made a lasting impact across their teams, from expanding our global reach and strengthening our creative strategy to building the systems, partnerships, and support that help Symphonic continue growing.
We’re incredibly proud to recognize their hard work, leadership, and dedication, and we can’t wait to see everything they accomplish in these expanded roles. 🎉
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