Benny Pough

Benny Pough is a trailblazing music executive and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience shaping global music culture. He has held leadership roles at iconic labels including Motown Records, Def Jam, Epic Records, and Roc Nation Music, helping launch and elevate superstars like Rihanna and Kanye West.

Today, Pough is the CEO and Founder of D.Verse Media, a full-service global music distribution and publishing company. Integrated with over 100 major digital streaming platforms—including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music—D.Verse empowers artists with reach, resources, and creative control. “The time was right to step out and bet on myself,” says Pough about his move from executive roles to entrepreneurship.

Prior to D.Verse, Pough served as President of Roc Nation Music, driving business operations and strategic initiatives. As Executive Vice President of Epic Records, he led marketing and promotion efforts that helped Epic become the #1 Urban Record Label in 2017. At Island Def Jam, his work as Senior VP of Promotion was key to the global success of artists like Rihanna and Kanye West.

A dynamic speaker and mentor, Pough shares powerful insights drawn from decades at the top of the industry.

KEYNOTE TOPICS

• The Key To Building Mentor Relationships
• The Value Of Personal Branding
• Real Estate Investing
• Entrepreneurship
• Working In The Music Industry