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Jon Platt

Jon Platt

American music-publishing executive

Not to be confused with John Platt.

Jon Platt is an American music-publishing executive and a former DJ. He is the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing.

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Early life

Platt 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

Platt 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

  1. [1]
    Roberts, Michael. "Big Jon Platt: Music-Biz Powerhouse and Jay-Z Pal on His Montbello Roots". Westword. Retrieved 2024-02-01.
  2. [2]
    "Jon Platt's hip-hop is serious business". The Denver Post. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
  3. [3]
    "Jon Platt to Leave EMI Music Publishing". Billboard. 2012-06-26. Retrieved 2014-08-17.
  4. [4]
    "Jon Platt Named CEO of Sony/ATV". Billboard. Retrieved 2019-03-27.
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