Max Lousada is the former CEO, Recorded Music at Warner Music Group. He started in the role in October 2017, and reports directly to Warner Music Group CEO, Steve Cooper. Lousada was also previously Chairman & CEO of Warner Music UK. In 2018, the British exec told Music Business Worldwide of his strategy at WMG: … 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
Bob Valentine is a music business veteran and, since July 2023, the CEO of Concord. Prior to becoming CEO of Concord, Valentine was President of the Nashville-headquartered music company, which operates across music publishing, recorded music, and theatricals. Bob Valentine: Career history Bob Valentine joined Norman Lear’s Act III Communications in 1999 when it acquired … Continued
Chief Executive Officer, Africa, Middle East and Asia (AMEA)
With more than 20 years' experience in the music business, Adam has overseen international expansion at two of the major label groups: Sony and Universal
Stacey Tang is a prominent British music executive, widely recognized for her influential role in shaping the UK music industry through innovative artist development and strategic leadership. As of 2025, Tang serves as Co-President of RCA Records UK, a key label within Sony Music Entertainment, where she continues to drive the evolution of the British … Continued
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Glyn Aikins has established himself as one of the UK music industry’s most influential A&R executives, consistently demonstrating a keen ear for talent and a steadfast commitment to artist development. Currently serving as Co-President of RCA UK alongside Stacey Tang, Aikins’ career has spanned over two decades, marked by significant commercial successes and critical acclaim. … Continued
British-born executive Peter Edge is CEO and Chairman of RCA Records, which works with artists such as Khalid, Childish Gambino, H.E.R, P!nk and Justin Timberlake. Edge was named President of A&R, RCA Music Group (RMG), since 2007. Sony Music became the parent company of RCA Music Group in 2011 which at the time included Arista, … Continued
Since its founding, Lucas Keller's Milk & Honey has represented songwriters who have worked with Drake, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat, Post Malone, Dua Lipa, Chance the Rapper, and Calvin Harris
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