For an industry that owes much of its fortunes to Black artists, there are few executives of color in the top ranks. These are the chief executives who run the three major label conglomerates that account for roughly three-quarters of the market; the three publishers that generate the most revenue; and the two concert promoters that put on most shows, plus the heads of the six major streaming services and broadcasters.

Jay Marciano
AEG Presents

Steve Boom
Amazon

Robert Pittman
iHeartMedia

Michael Rapino
Live Nation

Jim Meyer
SiriusXM

Rob Stringer
Sony Music Entertainment

Daniel Ek
Spotify

Lucian Grainge
Universal Music Group

Jody Gerson
Universal Music Publishing

Guy Moot
Warner Chappell Music

Steve Cooper
Warner Music Group

Lyor Cohen
YouTube

Eddy Cue
Apple
