James Garrigus

James Garrigus has over 20 years of experience in the music industry. James is currently the Senior Vice President of Commercial Partnerships at Warner Records, a role they started in October 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Vice President of Streaming and Revenue at Warner Records since December 2016.

Before joining Warner Records, James worked at Warner Music Group for 12 years. Their roles included Senior Director of Digital Accounts, Global, where they managed and developed WMG's global Google Play and YouTube business, and Senior Director of Retail Development. As a Sales Manager of Market Development, they were responsible for opening and managing new retail accounts, adding significant revenue to the company.

James also has experience in editorial and marketing roles. James served as the Executive Editor and Head of Music and Marketing at One Way Magazine from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, they worked as the Marketing Manager at Melisma Records, where they developed and managed marketing plans for the label's artists.

Their early career includes roles at Bertelsmann Music Group, where they served as a National Account Manager, Singles Specialist, and Field Marketing Representative. In these positions, they focused on maximizing sales, increasing artist visibility, and implementing marketing strategies.

Throughout their career, James has demonstrated expertise in sales, marketing, digital accounts management, and retail development, making him a valuable asset to the music industry.

James Garrigus attended Bellevue University, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Marketing Management. No specific start or end years were provided for this education.