What is Roger Ames' Net Worth?
Roger Ames is a British music executive who has a net worth of $200 million dollars. Roger Ames was born in 1952 and started his career with EMI UK in 1975. In 1979, he joined PolyGram UK in the A&R department of the Phonogram label and, in 1983, moved to PolyGram's re-launched London Records as General Manager, subsequently becoming managing director. Mr. Ames served as President of Warner Music International since April 1999. He served as an Executive Vice President of Polygram and President of Polygram Music Group from 1996 to 1998. Mr. Ames served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Music Group Corp.
from August 1999 to August 2004. He served as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Polygram UK from 1993 to 1996, responsible for its UK and Ireland operation, including its record labels, film distribution, music publishing and music clubs. He served as Chief Executive Officer of Capitol Records Inc. He served as the Head of North American operation of EMI Group Limited since April 27, 2007 and oversaw its music operations in the U.S. and Canada including their Capitol, Virgin and Blue Note labels and an artist roster which included Coldplay, Beastie Boys, 30 Seconds To Mars, Keith Urban, the Rolling Stones, and more. He is currently Chief Executive Officer of International of Ticketmaster Entertainment, Inc. where he oversees the company's operations in 19 global markets outside of the United States.
