Avex, a publicly owned company headquartered in Japan, was founded in 1988 and employs approximately 1460 individuals. The company operates as a Japanese entertainment conglomerate, carrying out talent management, live music performances, animation projects, and filmmaking.
On July 7, 2026, Avex Music Group CEO Brandon Silverstein outlined Avex's global growth strategy at xeva live 2026, the company's annual employee gathering, addressing over 1,000 employees, executives, artists, and business leaders at Tokyo's Kanadevia Hall. Previously, on June 30, Avex Inc.'s CEO Katsumi Kuroiwa was again recognized on Billboard’s Global Power Players list, which highlights leaders driving the success of the music business outside the United States. This followed Tokyo hosting the Billboard Global Power Players 2026 Awards Ceremony on June 12, marking the first time the event was staged in Asia and only its second live ceremony. Earlier, on May 19, Avex reported that its Music Business segment generated approximately $810 million in revenues for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2026, an increase of 6.8% year-over-year.
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