WMG Names Michael Lynton Non-Exec. Chairman Of The Board

Michael Lynton

SNAP INC. Chairman MICHAEL LYNTON has been elected to be WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.'s non-executive Chairman of the Board. Before SNAP, LYNTON was CEO of SONY ENTERTAINMENT, which included SONY PICTURES, SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT and SONY/ATV MUSIC PUBLISHING. 

“MICHAEL’s accomplished career across music, film, TV, publishing, and social media brings a valuable perspective to the WMG Board," ACCESS INDUSTRIES Chairman/Founder LEN BLAVATNIK said. "He joins a group of experienced advisors who together will help chart the future of the company.” 

MICHAEL’s global expertise will make him a tremendous asset as we explore new business opportunities and pioneer a new definition of what a music company can achieve," WMG CEO STEVE COOPER said. “I’m looking forward to working with him and the entire Board to continue the company’s evolution.”

“I’m honored to be joining the WMG Board at this transformational time in the music and entertainment world," MICHAEL LYNTON said. "WMG has a reputation as an agile, independent-minded, and artist-friendly company, and it will be a pleasure to work with LEN, STEVE and the rest of my new colleagues on the Board.”

There on now 11 members of the WMG Board of Directors1, including the most recent additions of international economist NOREENA HERTZ and WMG CEO/Global Recorded Music MAX LOUSADA.

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