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Philipp Von Esebeck

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CFO & EVP Business Strategy, Continental Europe and Africa at Sony Music Entertainment
📍 Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany

Philipp von Esebeck serves as the CFO & EVP of Business Strategy for Sony Music across Continental Europe and Africa. An MBA graduate from James Madison University, he is an expert in financial operations and digital transformation, having guided the company through major shifts from physical sales to subscription models.

Outside of his corporate role, Philipp is deeply engaged in the global music and arts scene. He actively attends diverse live concerts, from Afrobeats in Johannesburg to pop, and participates in cultural events like the DLD Conference, which blends technology, art, and conversation.

Interestingly, he is also the Managing Director of Century Media Records, a Grammy Award-winning heavy metal label that Sony Music acquired in 2015.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
CFO & EVP Business Strategy, Continental Europe and Africa
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Munich Metropolitan Area, Germany
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Music Industry Strategy
He focuses on forward-thinking global strategies, including AI's role in music, catalog acquisitions, independent label partnerships, and new monetization methods for short-form content.
Digital Transformation
He has a proven track record of leading change management and restructuring efforts as the industry transitioned from physical products to digital and subscription-based services.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
CFO & EVP Business Strategy, Continental Europe and Africa
Sony Music Entertainment
1-2023
Managing Director / Geschäftsführer
Sony Music Entertainment International Services GmbH
4-2018 - 3-2025
CFO Continental Europe and Africa & SVP Business Strategy GSA
Sony Music Entertainment
2015
Managing Director / Geschäftsführer
Century Media Records
10-2014 - 5-2025
Deligated Board Member / Beirat
GVL - Gesellschaft zur Verwertung von Leistungsschutzrechten mbH
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Podcast Episode featuring Philipp von Esebeck of Sony Music Entertainment. Featured in Spotify
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Education
1992 - 1996
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EBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht
1995 - 1996
M.B.A.
James Madison University
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