Colleen Theis

Colleen Theis is Chief Operating Officer for The Orchard, an industry leading global music distribution and services company with over 45 offices globally. The Orchard represents a diverse range of labels and artists from around the world such as BTS, Jorja Smith, Stray Kids, Ozuna, G Herbo, Nina Nesbitt, Kelsea Ballerini, and many more.

Prior to her seven-year tenure as COO, she served as the company’s managing director of the UK and Europe. Before joining The Orchard, Theis was SVP International for ADA Global. She spent 12 years based overseas, relocating from New York for her international marketing role with indie label Rykodisc. A Texas native, Theis began working in the music industry at Elektra Records’ international department in New York City in 1997, a segue from her days as a journalist covering music and visual arts.