Kevin Drost

Chief Financial Officer at New Era ADR

Kevin Drost's work experience includes a variety of roles in finance, strategy, and consulting. Kevin is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at New Era ADR and as a Board Member at Mountain Area Land Trust. Previously, they worked at Reverb as the Chief Financial Officer and Head of Strategy, Chief Strategy Officer, and Director of International Strategy. During their time at Reverb, they played a significant role in designing and implementing the company's international strategy, resulting in a 700% increase in international sales over a three-year period. Kevin also managed relationships with suppliers, dealers, and distributors globally. Before Reverb, Kevin worked at Prophet as a Senior Engagement Manager and Engagement Manager, where they contributed to various consulting projects. Kevin began their career at IBM Global Business Services as a Senior Consultant and later became a Managing Consultant in the Growth and Innovation Strategy Practice. At IBM, they worked on projects related to big data analytics, innovation assessment, social media analytics, and digital media growth strategy. Prior to that, Kevin served as the President of Zealous Records, LLC, and held positions at Velour Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment in the music industry.

Kevin Drost received their MBA in Media and Entertainment Strategy from the NYU Stern School of Business, which they attended from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they attended the University of Denver from 1999 to 2003, although their specific degree and field of study are not mentioned. Kevin's education began at Barrington High School, where they attended from 1996 to 1999 without any mention of a degree or field of study.

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  • Chief Financial Officer

    February, 2023 - present

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