CEO, Sony Music Entertainment / Chairman, Sony Music Group
In Rob Stringer’s youth, growing up in Aylesbury, UK, he had two passions: music, and Luton Town Football Club. Today, not a whole lot has changed. As Chairman of Sony Music Group, Stringer, based in New York, has an artist-friendly reputation, working closely with modern icons including Adele, Beyoncé, Bob Dylan, Harry Styles, and many … Continued
Scott Cohen is the CEO of music royalty investment platform, JKBX. JKBX claims that its platform will “transform the music industry” by enabling investors to acquire shares in music royalties of hit songs and popular artists on its platform. Cohen became JKBX’s CEO in late 2022, after leaving his former role as Chief Innovation Officer … Continued
Lucy Dickins began her career working as a junior product manager for an independent UK record label PWL before joining International Booking Talent (ITB) as an assistant in the early 1990s.
John Josephson is Chairman and CEO of Nashville-headquartered SESAC Inc. He has also served as Director of the company since 1992. John Josephson: Career history After wrapping up his education at Harvard Business School, John Josephson headed to the investment bank Allen & Co. He served as a Managing Director for the firm, dealing with … Continued
Michael Rapino is the President & CEO of Los Angeles-headquartered Live Nation Entertainment. He started his career in various marketing and entertainment roles at Labatt Breweries of Canada. Rapino has led Live Nation since 2005. Michael Rapino: Career history Michael Rapino kicked off his music career while attending Lakehead University, promoting bands at bars and … Continued
Jody Gerson is the CEO and Chair of Santa Monica-headquartered Universal Music Publishing Group. Gerson joined UMPG in 2015, having previously operated as Co-President of Sony/ATV Music Publishing. In doing so, she became the first woman to run and chair a major global music company. Jody Gerson: Career History Jody Gerson began her career at … Continued
Denzyl Feigelson is a renowned music exec who has helped artists including Billie Eilish, Stefflon Don and Jorja Smith at the beginning of their careers
Prior to taking his position at YouTube, Lyor Cohen worked on the label side of the music industry at companies including Warner Music, Def Jam, Island Def Jam, and 300 Entertainment
Steve Cooper is Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group (WMG), the home of Atlantic Records, Warner Records, Elektra Music Group and Warner Chappell Music, amongst others. He joined WMG in 2011 following the company’s $3.3bn acquisition by Access Industries. In addition to his role as CEO of WMG, Cooper is a member of the … Continued
Jason Iley MBE is the Chairman & CEO of Sony Music UK & Ireland. Jason Iley started his career in music at Sony in London in 1994, before joining Universal’s Polydor and then Island Records. In 2005 he was named Managing Director of Mercury Records, before being promoted to the label’s President. At Mercury, he … Continued