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Lyor Cohen
Global Head of Music, YouTube
- Leads music strategy at YouTube and Google, connecting artists, labels, fans, and the world’s largest video platform.
- Served as President of Def Jam from 1988 to 2002, then led Island Def Jam and Warner Music’s recorded-music operations.
- Co-founded 300 Entertainment, extending a career that helped move hip-hop from an emerging culture into a global music business.





