In the dual role, Matthew<\/strong> will focus on driving international collaborations and creative development across the company\u2019s global roster, working closely with the wider network of Warner Music Group.<\/strong><\/p>\n Matthew<\/strong> is the founder of Stockholm-based publishing and management company Lilly Raye Music<\/strong>, which he runs alongside A&R Manager Justin Martinez<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The company has maintained a joint venture partnership with Warner Chappell<\/strong> since 2019.<\/p>\n “My mission has always been to build a creative ecosystem that empowers songwriters to transcend borders. Music is a global language, and Sweden is at the heart of that conversation.”<\/p>\n Edward Matthew <\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The partnership expanded in 2023, when WCM <\/strong>announced an extension<\/a> of its joint venture with Lilly Raye Music<\/strong>, alongside new partnerships within the JV with producer Tommy Brown<\/strong><\/a> and Parx Publishing.<\/strong><\/p>\n More recently, in 2025, the company extended<\/a> the JV, which now includes activity in Germany and the Netherlands with a focus on dance and electronic music, while strengthening A&R presence in the UK.<\/p>\n According to the announcement, Lilly Raye<\/strong> has become a powerhouse for songwriter development, bridging the gap between Scandinavian talent and the global stage.<\/p>\n Projects involving the company have earned three Grammy<\/em> nominations and multiple No.1 singles<\/em> in Sweden, with collaborators including BANKS, Doechii, GloRilla, <\/strong>and FLO.<\/strong><\/p>\n Commenting on the appointment, Guy Moot<\/strong>,<\/a> Co-Chair and CEO, Warner Chappell Music, said: “Edward is a rare talent who truly understands the fluidity of the global music scene. He has an incredible ability to identify world-class creative talent and provide them with the infrastructure to scale globally.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve seen what he\u2019s built with Lilly Raye, and bringing his sharp A&R instincts and entrepreneurial spirit more deeply into our international A&R fold is a win for our entire global roster.”<\/p>\n Matthew<\/strong> added: “My mission has always been to build a creative ecosystem that empowers songwriters to transcend borders. Music is a global language, and Sweden is at the heart of that conversation.<\/p>\n “I\u2019m incredibly excited to join Guy, Lars, Shani, and the entire Chappell team to make my vision a reality and create meaningful moments for our writers and artists.\u201d<\/p>\n “Edward is a rare talent who truly understands the fluidity of the global music scene. He has an incredible ability to identify world-class creative talent and provide them with the infrastructure to scale globally.”<\/p>\n Guy Moot, WCM<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Karlsson<\/strong> finished: “Having worked closely with Edward through our partnership with Lilly Raye, I have seen firsthand his commitment to our songwriters and delivering the best for his team.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s deeply respected in the Nordic region and at WCM for his integrity and ‘song-first’ approach. I look forward to seeing him hit the ground running, supercharging the team and the roster.”<\/p>\n The appointment comes as Warner Chappell<\/strong> continues to expand its global executive team and catalog partnerships.<\/p>\n Earlier this year, the company named<\/a> Wan Yin Koh<\/strong> Vice President of Business Development, Digital, for Asia Pacific, and appointed<\/a> David Checa<\/strong> as Managing Director of Warner Chappell Music Colombia.<\/p>\n The publisher has also continued to add new writers and catalog deals in recent months, including a worldwide agreement<\/a> with songwriter and producer Andre \u201cDre\u201d Harris<\/strong>, a global publishing deal<\/a> with Margo Price<\/strong>, and an agreement<\/a> with Bernie Leadon<\/strong>, a founding member of Eagles.<\/p>\n![\"Guy](\"https:\/\/www.musicbusinessworldwide.com\/files\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-13-at-20.28.29-e1713265138435-80x49.jpg\" "\\"Guy")
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