Esteban Geller Promoted to General Manager at Sony Music U.S. Latin
Written by djfrosty on April 17, 2023
Esteban Geller, who for nearly five years has led the marketing division at Sony Music U.S. Latin, has been promoted to the new position of general manager, Billboard has learned.
The Argentina-born Geller, based in Miami, will continue to report to Sony Music U.S. Latin president Alex Gallardo.
Geller was most recently senior vice president for artist relations & marketing for the label, working closely with superstar artists like Shakira, Maluma, Camilo, Rauw Alejandro, Wisin & Yandel, Manuel Turizo, Farruko and their teams. In his new role, he adds Puerto Rico and West Coast Operations to his purview, as well as radio/promotions and video commissioning.
“Esteban is one of the most dynamic, savvy, energetic, and enthusiastic executives in the business. He has played a key role in our expansion and the sustained success of countless acts,” said Gallardo in a statement. “He’s a true team player who doesn’t just envision big ideas; he actively executes them at the highest level.”
Highly-regarded among artists and management teams, Geller has gained a reputation as a tireless, proactive and solution-driven executive. His expertise comes from different fields. Prior to joining Sony Music in 2018, he worked with superstars Ricardo Arjona and Diego Torres (a Sony artists) and held jobs at event promoter Fenix Entertainment Group Latin America as well as MTV/Vh1 Latin America.
“It has been amazing to be part of Sony’s growth in the industry and I’m proud of what we have achieved over the past few years,” said Geller in a statement. “Every project is so important to us, and we approach each artist with the same care and diligence. Much appreciation to Alex and Afo [Verde, Sony’s CEO/President for Latin Iberia) who have entrusted me to not only develop music releases, but most important, artists careers.”