What is Roger Ames' Net Worth?
Roger Ames is a prominent British music executive with an impressive net worth of $200 million dollars. Born in 1952, Ames embarked on his illustrious career at EMI UK in 1975. His journey in the music industry saw a significant turn in 1979 when he joined PolyGram UK in the A&R department of the Phonogram label. By 1983, Ames had moved to PolyGram's re-launched London Records as General Manager, and he swiftly rose through the ranks to become the managing director.
Career Highlights
Roger Ames' career is adorned with notable achievements. From April 1999, he served as President of Warner Music International. Before this role, he was the Executive Vice President of PolyGram and President of PolyGram Music Group from 1996 to 1998. Ames' leadership extended to Warner Music Group Corp., where he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer from August 1999 to August 2004.
His tenure from 1993 to 1996 as CEO and Chairman of PolyGram UK saw him managing PolyGram's UK and Ireland operations. These responsibilities included overseeing record labels, film distribution, music publishing, and music clubs. He later assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Records Inc.
Roles at EMI and Ticketmaster
In April 2007, Ames took on a pivotal role at EMI Group Limited as the Head of North American operations. His remit included managing EMI's music operations across the U.S. and Canada, which housed prestigious labels like Capitol, Virgin, and Blue Note. Ames managed an impressive artist roster featuring Coldplay, Beastie Boys, 30 Seconds To Mars, Keith Urban, and the Rolling Stones.
Currently, Roger Ames holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of International at Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. Here, he oversees the company's operations across 19 global markets outside the United States, continually shaping the international music and entertainment landscape.
