Robert Kyncl — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as CEO of Warner Music Group, a role he began on January 1, 2023.
Previously Chief Business Officer at YouTube, overseeing all business functions, partnerships, and operations.
Was Vice President of Content Acquisitions at Netflix, where he spearheaded content acquisition for streaming TV shows and movies.
Co-founded the Kyncl Family Foundation with his wife, supporting educational needs of underrepresented communities.
Recognized in Variety's 2012 Dealmakers Impact Report, Vanity Fair's New Establishment List (2012, 2013), and Billboard magazine's Power 100 List (2012-2015).
Holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at New Paltz.

Biography

Robert Kyncl is an American business executive who became the CEO of Warner Music Group on January 1, 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Business Officer at YouTube, where he was responsible for all business functions, partnerships, and operations. Before his tenure at YouTube, Kyncl was the Vice President of Content Acquisitions at Netflix, playing a key role in spearheading the company's content acquisition for streaming television shows and movies over the Internet.