Denis Ladegaillerie is the Founder and CEO of Paris-headquartered distribution and services company Believe. He co-founded the company in 2005. Denis Ladegaillerie: Career beginnings Denis Ladegaillerie passed the New York Bar in 1997 and started his career as Business Lawyer at Shearman & Sterling, where he practiced until 2000. Ladegaillerie then joined the financial department … Continued
Kenny Gates is the Co-Founder, Co-Owner, and Co-President of [PIAS], which is headquartered in both London, England and Brussels, Belgium. Gates was just 19 year old when he co-founded [PIAS] in the early eighties. The initial plan for [PIAS] was to be a record importation company, however, the firm later pivoted to distribution and services … 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
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
Barry McCarthy is the former CFO of Spotify. McCarthy stepped down from the position in 2020, but remains on the Spotify Board of Directors. Since February 2022, McCarthy has been CEO of fitness brand Peloton, where he accepted a USD $168 million annual compensation package. Barry McCarthy: Early career With an MBA from the Wharton … 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