Kristen Burke is the former President of Warner Music Canada. The exec was appointed to that role in August 2021.
Burk stepped down from the President role at Warner Music Canada in September 2025, and was succeeded by Eric Wong.
Career Trajectory
Before her appointment as President of Warner Music Canada, Burke spent 20 years at Universal Music Group.
The exec began her career at Universal Music Canada in 2000, joining the company as an assistant in National Sales.
She rose through the ranks to become VP of Marketing in 2014, and was further promoted to SVP of Marketing in 2016.
She was named EVP and General Manager of Universal Music Canada in January 2018.
Burke is on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Country Music Association and The Remix Project, which offers programs and services for young people from marginalized and underserved communities who are trying to enter the creative industries or further their formal education.Music Business Worldwide