Dr. Charlene Thomas

Dr. Charlene Thomas has extensive work experience in the music and entertainment industry. Dr. Charlene started their career in 1993 as the VP of A&R and Senior Director of Marketing at Loud Records, where they achieved successful new product launches and increased profits for a roster of 50 artists. In 2002, they joined Universal Music Group / Rocafella Records as the Head of Marketing, where they grossed over $55M in global sales and developed brand extensions. From 2009 to 2010, they worked as the Head of Marketing at Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group / S-N-S Records, where they turned around the marketing department and revitalized talent. In 2004, they co-founded Phenom Group, where they increased market share and brand awareness for clients in entertainment and sports through various marketing strategies. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Marketing at Def Jam Recordings since 2018.

Dr. Charlene Thomas obtained their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Marketing from CUNY York College, where they studied from 1999 to 2004. In 2005, they pursued a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. Later, from 2013 to 2014, they attended Seton Hall University, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree with a focus on International Business. Dr. Thomas then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marketing from Capella University, studying from 2015 to 2022.