Michael Rapino

Short Biography

Mr. Michael Rapino has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Live Nation, Inc), the holding company of Broadway In Chicago, LLC since August 2005. Mr. Rapino serves as the Chief Executive Officer and President of Live Nation Worldwide, Inc. He has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Global Music for Clear Channel Music Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. since 2004. He served as the Chief Executive Officer of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (previously, Clear Channel Communications Inc.). He served as President of Clear Channel's world music group. From July 2003 to July 2004, Mr. Rapino served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Live Nation's International Music division. From July 2001 to 2003, he served as Chief Executive Officer of European Music division of Live Nation. He served as an Executive in Marketing services group of Live Nation. He served at Labatt's Breweries of Canada for 10 years in various progressive marketing, and entertainment roles. While at Labatt's, he served as Director of Entertainment and Sports and served as Head of Labatt Marketing brands. He was a Partner of Core Audience Entertainment - was acquired by Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (also known as Clear Channel Entertainment) (then SFX) in 1999 creating SFX Canada. He has been a Director of Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. since December 2005. Mr. Rapino has been a Member of the Board of Managers of Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC since January 25, 2010. Mr. Rapino graduated with a degree in Business from Lakehead University.