Edgar Bronfman, Jr.
Edgar Bronfman, Jr. Bronfman, CEO of Warner Music Group Born Edgar Miles Bronfman, Jr. (1955-05-16) May 16, 1955 (age 59) New York City, U.S.A. Nationality American Occupation CEO of Warner Music Group from 2004 to 2011 Chairman of Warner Music Group from 2011 to 2012 Net worth US $ 2.5 billion Successor Stephen Cooper Spouse(s) Sherry Brewer (1979–1991) Clarisa Alcock San Román (1993— ) Children with Brewer: --Benjamin Bronfman --Vanessa Bronfman --Hannah Bronfman with Alcock San Román: --Aaron Bronfman --Bettina Bronfman --Erik Bronfman --Clarissa Bronfman Parents Edgar Bronfman, Sr. Ann Loeb Relatives Samuel Bronfman (grandfather) Edgar Miles Bronfman, Jr. (born May 16, 1955) is an American businessman who currently serves as a Managing Partner at Accretive LLC, a private equity firm focused on creating and investing in technology companies. He previously served as CEO of Warner Music Group from 2004 to 2011 and as Chairman from 2011 to 2012. In May, 2011, the sale of WMG was announced; Bronfman would continue as CEO in the transaction. In August 2011, he became Chairman of the company as Stephen Cooper became CEO. Bronfman previously served as CEO of Seagram and vice-chairman of Vivendi Universal. He is the son of Edgar Miles Bronfman and the grandson of Samuel Bronfman, patriarch of one of the wealthiest and most influential Jewish families in Canada. The Bronfman family gained its fortunes through the Seagram Company, an alcohol distilling company, but Edgar Jr. ("Efer" to friends) has gained his reputation by expanding and later divesting ownership of the Seagram Company, as well as for pursuing more creative activities as a Broadway and film producer and songwriter.