Jon Platt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 November 1964 |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Big Jon |
| Occupation | Music executive |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Employer | Sony Music Publishing |
Jon Platt is an American music-publishing executive and a former DJ. He is the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing.
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
- ^ 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.