Robert Kyncl

Robert Kyncl (born October 1970) is an American business executive. He became the CEO of Warner Music Group on January 1, 2023. He was previously the Chief Business Officer at YouTube where he oversaw all business functions, partnerships and operations. Before YouTube, Kyncl was Vice President of Content Acquisitions at Netflix, where he spearheaded the company's content acquisition for streaming TV shows and movies over the Internet. Mr and Mrs Kyncl reside with their two daughters in Los Angeles and founded Kyncl Family Foundation focused on supporting educational needs of underrepresented communities.

Robert Kyncl
Born	October 1970 (1970-10) (age 54) Czechoslovakia
Nationality	American Czech[citation needed]
Education	State University of New York at New Paltz (B.A.) Pepperdine University (MBA)
Spouse	Luz Avila-Kyncl
Children	2

Early life and education

Kyncl was born in October 1970 in Czechoslovakia^[1][2] and received a Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at New Paltz^[3] and an MBA from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.^[4][5]

Career

Kyncl previously worked at Netflix and HBO.^[6][7]

In September 2022, Kyncl was named CEO of Warner Music Group Inc. starting January 1, 2023. Kyncyl and previous CEO Steve Cooper served as co-CEO for the month of January 2023.^[8]

Speaking

Kyncl represented YouTube in a number of global events throughout 2012 and 2013, including: the 2012 International CES,^[9] the 2012 MIPCOM in Cannes, France, the 2012 Abu Dhabi Media Summit, Vidcon, one of the world's first and largest conferences dedicated to the medium of online video, in addition to talks at the Producers Guild of America and Think with Google in Argentina.^{[citation needed]}

Kyncl appeared on popular YouTuber's channel Casey Neistat, in order to discuss the future of YouTube and the Logan Paul controversy. However. this was criticized by thousands of users who argued that he didn't answer many of the questions asked, and also that Casey didn't ask several important questions for the sake of avoiding confrontation.^[10]

Honors and awards

Kyncl was listed in Variety's 2012 Dealmakers Impact Report as a "Disruptor",^[11] Vanity Fair's New Establishment List in 2013 ^[12] and 2012,^[13] Billboard magazine's Power 100 List in 2015,^[14] 2014,^[15] 2013,^[16] and 2012,^[17] Billboard's International Power Players List in 2014,^[18] Billboard's Digital Power Players List in 2015,^[19] and Adweek's "Top 50 Execs Who Make the Wheels Turn."^[20]

On October 18, 2012, CoachArt, a local non-profit that provides arts and athletic lessons for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses, held their eighth annual Gala of Champions supporting the art of improving lives. The fundraising event was held at the Beverly Hilton was hosted by TV-personality Justin Willman and featured performances from Katrina Parker and Justin Hopkins, contestants on NBC's hit show The Voice. Presenters Dean Norris and Jeffrey Katzenberg honored Kyncl, Google/YouTube Head of Content, with the Heart and Humanity Champion Award and actor Nestor Serrano with the Champion Award of Courage and Hope. The event raised over $825,000 in donations.^[21]

Personal life

Kyncl is married to wellness coach Luz Avila-Kyncl, with whom he has two daughters.^[22]

References

1. Ruiz, Sonia Romero (September 22, 2022). "Robert Kyncl, le vétéran du streaming qui retourne sa veste pour Warner Music" [Robert Kyncl, the streaming veteran who turns his jacket for Warner Music]. L'Echo (in French).
2. Chmielewski, Dawn C. (May 31, 2011). "YouTube counting on former Netflix exec to help it turn a profit". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
3. Seabrook, John (January 9, 2012). "Will Robert Kyncl and Youtube Revolutionize Television". The New Yorker. Retrieved October 31, 2013.
4. "Pepperdine Graziadio Alumnus Robert Kyncl Named CEO of Warner Music Group". Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
5. "Robert Kyncl". Los Angeles Business Journal. July 30, 2018. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
6. "Netflix executive Robert Kyncl joins Google in a sign the search giant's getting serious about TV". Los Angeles Times blog. September 16, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
7. Popper, Ben (October 21, 2015). "Exclusive: An inside look at the new ad-free YouTube Red". The Verge. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
8. "Robert Kyncl Named CEO of Warner Music Group Starting January 1, 2023". September 21, 2022.
9. CES (January 13, 2012). "2012 CES Entertainment Matters Keynote - YouTube". Retrieved June 1, 2016 – via YouTube.
10. Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: "Interviewing the Head of YouTube Business". YouTube.
11. Atkin, Hillary (December 10, 2012). "2012 Dealmakers Impact Report". Variety.
12. "The New Establishment 2013". Vanity Fair. October 3, 2013. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
13. "The New Establishment 2012". Vanity Fair. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
14. "Robert Kyncl & Christophe Muller: The 2015 Billboard Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved September 17, 2015.
15. "Robert Kyncl: The 2014 Billboard Power 100". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
16. Billboard Staff (February 8, 2013). "2013 Power 100 List". Billboard.
17. Billboard Staff. "2012 Power 100 List". Billboard.
18. "Int'l Power Players: Google". billboard.com. January 28, 2014. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
19. "Billboard's Inaugural Digital Power Players List Revealed". Billboard. October 15, 2015. Retrieved October 26, 2015.
20. "The Top 50 Execs Who Make the Wheels Turn". Adweek.
21. "Robert Kyncl Receives Heart and Humanity Champion Award". galaofchampions.org. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
22. Jarvey, Natalie (March 9, 2018). "YouTube's Robert Kyncl on Policing World's Largest Video Platform, Logan Paul Controversy". The Hollywood Reporter.

External links

• Robert Kyncl on Twitter