Kate Loesch named Senior Director of Creative at Kobalt

Kobalt has hired Kate Loesch, Senior Director, Creative.

Based in Los Angeles, Loesch is tasked with signing artists and writers as well as working with the global Kobalt creative roster.

Originally from New York, Loesch has built a career signing and developing artists at major labels, including Universal Music Group and Sony Music for over seven years.

Most recently, at Capitol Music Group, she A&R’d across genres, specializing in “development and left-of-center sounds”.

Her signing roster included singer-songwriters’ Jutes, DeathbyRomy, Emeline, as well as one of emo rap/rock act Lil Tracy, and rapper Toosii.

Loesch also worked closely with Masego, whose project received a Grammy nomination for Best Progressive R&B Album last year.

Loesch’s career started with producing events for upcoming acts in the NYC area while interning between Universal Music and Sony Music labels.

In 2016, Loesch relocated to Los Angeles with Epic Records and was a part of multiple successful projects with artists including Future (EVOL, Future, Hendrxx), DJ Khaled’s Major Key, Mariah Carey, Zara Larsson, Camila Cabello’s hit single Havana ft. Young Thug, Fifth Harmony’s debut project 7/27, The Star Soundtrack, and more.

“Kate is a passionate, innovative, and incredibly driven creative with impeccable taste who is respected throughout the creative community.”

Jamie Kinelski, Kobalt

Senior Vice President & Head of West Coast Creative, Jamie Kinelski, said: “Kate is a passionate, innovative, and incredibly driven creative with impeccable taste who is respected throughout the creative community.

“I couldn’t be happier to have her join the Kobalt family.”

“I am thrilled to be joining Laurent, Jeannette, Sas, Jamie and the incredible talent and creative team at Kobalt. It feels good to be part of a team that truly values the music.”

Kate Loesch

Loesch added: “I am thrilled to be joining Laurent, Jeannette, Sas, Jamie and the incredible talent and creative team at Kobalt. It feels good to be part of a team that truly values the music.

“Kobalt brings a breath of fresh air to the industry with their impressive roster, inclusive culture and creative transparency. I look forward to being hands-on in the creative process as we continue to innovate and push boundaries.”Music Business Worldwide