Chester Upped To EVP/Promo, Commerce @ Warner
Chester is based at the company’s L.A. headquarters and reports to Co-Chairman & COO Tom Corson, who said, “The creation of this new post not only recognizes Mike’s wide-ranging creative vision and unparalleled drive, but reflects the rapid evolution of the media landscape,” said Corson. “As fans consume music from multiple sources, from radio to streaming to gaming, boundaries between platforms are increasingly fluid. We’re fortunate to have an executive of Mike’s deep knowledge, experience, and passion to bring together these key promotional and commercial areas under a unified strategic approach. Combined with his outstanding artist relations skills, Aaron and I both feel Mike is the perfect choice to leverage exciting newfound opportunities for our amazing talent and their music.”
Chester joining Warner Records in 2018 as EVP of Promotion, transitioning from Scooter Braun‘s SB Projects, where he served for four years as SVP, Marketing and Promotion. He previously spent over a decade at Def Jam Recordings, rising to VP of Promotion. Chester began his career at Arista Records, moving to Atlantic Records before joining Island Def Jam in 2004.