Andrew Kautz

Andrew Kautz has had extensive work experience in the music industry. Andrew started their career in 1989 at Emerald Entertainment Group, where they served as the COO. In this role, they oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company's five divisions, including sound studios, mastering, digital audio post-production, broadcast, and talent agency. After working at Emerald Entertainment Group for 16 years, Kautz joined Big Machine Label Group in 2005 as the General Manager. Andrew then advanced to the position of Chief Operating Officer in February 2013. In this role, they were responsible for overseeing all operations of the label group, including publishing and other ventures, and leading the company's operations and business development processes.

Andrew Kautz received their Bachelor of Business Administration in Music Business from Belmont University, where they studied from 1987 to 1991. In 2013, they enrolled in Leadership Music and obtained a Certificate in Executive Leadership Development, completing their studies in 2014.