Jon Platt is an American music-publishing executive and a former DJ. He is the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing.
Jon Platt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 November 1964 |
| Other names | Big Jon |
| Occupation | Music executive |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Employer | Sony Music Publishing |
Early life
editPlatt was born in Philadelphia and grew up in Montbello, Colorado. He and his siblings were raised by his mother, who worked a security job Rocky Flats to support her family. [1]
Career
editPlatt began his career as a DJ.[2] He began working in music publishing at EMI in 1995. In 2012 he was named president of Warner/Chappell Music. He became CEO of the company in 2015.[3] He joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing as chairman and CEO in 2019.[4]
References
edit- ^ Roberts, Michael. "Big Jon Platt: Music-Biz Powerhouse and Jay-Z Pal on His Montbello Roots". Westword. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
- ^ "Jon Platt's hip-hop is serious business". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ^ "Jon Platt to Leave EMI Music Publishing". Billboard. 2012-06-26. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
- ^ "Jon Platt Named CEO of Sony/ATV". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-03-27.