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American music-publishing executive (born 1964)

Jon Platt

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date of birthNovember 9, 1964
occupationmusic executive
place of birthPhiladelphia
employerSony Music Publishing
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Born
November 10, 1964Philadelphia, U.S.
Other name
Big Jon
Occupation
Music executive
Years active
1995–present
Employer
Sony Music Publishing

Jon Platt (born November 10, 1964) 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.

Career

Platt began his career as a DJ. 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. He joined Sony/ATV Music Publishing as chairman and CEO in 2019.

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