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Stephen Cooper

b. 1948

American businessman

Chief executive officer Warner Music Group
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About Stephen Cooper

Born 1948. Stephen Cooper is an American chief executive officer and warner Music Group.

Stephen F. Cooper (born 1948) is a businessman and the former CEO of the Warner Music Group.

Education

Cooper has a BA from Occidental College and an MBA from the Wharton School of Business.

Career

Cooper has held several important positions with various companies throughout his career. He was in charge of several venture businesses. He previously served as vice-chairman of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and was also CEO of Hawaiian Telcom.

Warner Music Group

Cooper became CEO of Warner Music Group (WMG) in August 2011, replacing Edgar Bronfman Jr., who then became chairman of the company upon Cooper's appointment. During his time leading the company, it has grown substantially. In 2021, Warner Music Group reporters its highest quarterly revenue since the company was spun out of Time Warner in 2004.

He was succeeded by Robert Kyncl as CEO of WMG in early 2023. In 2017, Cooper's total salary was reported to be $15,206,818.

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Important facts

Born
1948
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Chief executive officer, Warner Music Group
Nationality
United States
Education
Occidental College, The Wharton School
Also known as
Stephen F. Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Stephen Cooper?

American businessman

When was Stephen Cooper born?

Stephen Cooper was born in 1948.

What is Stephen Cooper's occupation?

Stephen Cooper is a chief executive officer and warner Music Group.

What nationality is Stephen Cooper?

Stephen Cooper is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stephen Cooper

· Wikidata: Q7608947

· DBpedia: Stephen Cooper (businessman)

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