Craig Kallman
Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group (formerly Chairman & CEO of Atlantic Records Group), Atlantic Records Group · United States
Craig Kallman is the Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group (formerly Chairman & CEO of Atlantic Records Group) of Atlantic Records Group. Kallman is based in the United States. Earlier roles include positions at Atlantic Records Group. Kallman was born in 1966 in Manhattan and educated at Brown University and Trinity School.
American music entrepreneur and record executive who began his career as a DJ in Manhattan in the 1980s. Founded Big Beat Records in 1986, which was acquired by Atlantic in 1991; served as Chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records from 2005 until 2025.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Craig Kallman's appointment as Chief Music Officer of Warner Music Group, a position that marks a departure from his longtime role at Atlantic Records. Reports indicate that in this elevated role, Kallman will help drive the company's A&R strategy across the group. Coverage has also included Kallman's remarks on signing diverse artists and reimagining the Big Beat label under his new responsibilities.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- 1966 · Manhattan
- Citizenship
- United States
- Education
- Brown University, Trinity School
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Craig Kallman: FAQ
- Who is Craig Kallman?
- Craig Kallman is the Chief Music Officer at Warner Music Group (formerly Chairman & CEO of Atlantic Records Group) of Atlantic Records Group, based in United States.
- Where did Craig Kallman work previously?
- Earlier roles include Atlantic Records Group (CEO, until 2024).
- Where was Craig Kallman educated?
- Craig Kallman studied at Brown University, Trinity School.