SoundCloud has hired Lisa Ellis as its new global head of music and artist relations. She will head up the artist and label services team for the audio company, and will help artists, managers, and labels to grow on the platform.
Ellis was most recently working in private equity and venture capital. She joins SoundCloud from holding company Provenance Ventures, where she will continue in an advisory role. Earlier in her career, Ellis spent 14 years at Sony Music Entertainment, where she role to an executive vice president position.
“Lisa has spent decades championing artists,” SoundCloud CEO Kerry Trainor said. “She’s a passionate music executive, whose leadership, experience and strategic vision will be an asset to the team and our partners. Her connection to the creative community, understanding of the unique role SoundCloud plays in launching creators’ careers and helping them connect with fans is invaluable, and will help us continue to empower and grow the largest, most diverse community of audio creators.”
“Among streaming platforms, SoundCloud stands out as a truly differentiated offering by keeping creators at the center of everything they do,” Ellis said. “I’m excited to work alongside a dynamic, forward-thinking executive team, and join a company that provides a unique discovery experience by bringing together music and technology to support, elevate and celebrate creators of all kinds, with a particular focus on emerging talent.”