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Island Records Promotes Jackie Winkler to Senior Vice President, Head of A&R


Winkler signed Sabrina Carpenter to Island Records in 2020 and has played a crucial role in shaping her career since.

Winkler, who was recently honored as Billboard’s Executive of the Week for her collaborative work with Sabrina Carpenter, will now lead the A&R department for Island Records, overseeing signing and creative development for the label’s roster of artists. 1 in 15 countries, including the U.S., Australia and the U.K. Winkler signed Carpenter to Island Records in 2020 and has played a crucial role in shaping her career since. Winkler began her career at Warner Records, where she rose from intern to A&R manager and discovered Academy Award-nominated artist Andra Day.

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