Jon Platt
American music-publishing executive (born 1964)
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Jon Platt (born November 10, 1964)[1] is an American music-publishing executive and a former DJ. He is the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Publishing.
BornNovember 10, 1964
Philadelphia, U.S.
OthernamesBig Jon
OccupationMusic executive
Yearsactive1995–present
Jon Platt | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 10, 1964 Philadelphia, U.S. |
| Other names | Big Jon |
| Occupation | Music executive |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Employer | 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.[2]
Career
Platt began his career as a DJ.[3] 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.[4] He joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing as chairman and CEO in 2019.[5]