Jeremy Erlich

About

French-American business executive known for his work at music organizations such as Universal Music Group, Interscope Records, and Spotify. He is best known for his time as the Global Head of Music at Spotify, where he oversaw the platform's music strategy, partnerships, editorial content, marketing, operations, and artist relations. His leadership helped Spotify become a major influence in the music streaming industry.​

Before Fame

He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and International Studies from Northwestern University. He then earned an MBA from the London Business School. He initially worked in the financial sector before he transitioned to the music industry. He joined Universal Music Group in 2011, where he managed corporate development and strategy. He then began working at Interscope Records. He began working at Spotify in 2019. 

Trivia

He was involved in signing the South Korean girl group BLACKPINK while working at Interscope Records, which helped the K-pop girl group enter the American music market. He has a diverse taste in music and enjoys Pink Floyd in particular. 

Family Life

He was born in Paris, France. He spent parts of his childhood in the United States, including Texas and California, before returning to France. He would eventually relocate to the United States as an adult. 

Associated With

He cites Ice Cube's "It Was A Good Day" as an impactful song from when he was growing up.