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Michael Lynton
Chairman at
SNAP INC.
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Mr. Michael M. Lynton is an Independent Director at Boston Beer Co., Inc., a Chairman at Warner Music Group Corp., a Chairman at Schrödinger, Inc., an Independent Director at Ares Management Corp., an Independent Director at Ares Management GP LLC, an Independent Chairman at Snap, Inc., a President at Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc., a Founder at 25madison LLC, a Member at Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. and a Member-Overseers Board at Harvard University. He is on the Board of Directors at Boston Beer Co., Inc., Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York), Pearson Education, Inc., IEX Group, Inc., Ares Management Corp., Ares Management GP LLC, American Film Institute, Inc., Imagine Entertainment, Inc., Islestarr Holdings Ltd., Los Angeles World Affairs Council, The J. Paul Getty Trust, USC School of Cinematic Arts, Smithsonian Institution and Museum Associates. Mr. Lynton was previously employed as an Independent Non-Executive Director by Pearson Plc, an Independent Director by Pandora Media, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Sony Entertainment, Inc., a Chief Executive Officer by Sony Corp. of America, an Independent Non-Executive Director by Modern Times Group MTG AB, a Co-Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Sony Pictures Digital Productions, Inc., a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc., an Independent Director by Samsonite Corp., a Chief Executive Officer by AOL Europe SARL (France), a President by AOL International, a President by Time Warner International, a Chairman & Chief Executive Officer by Penguin Group, Inc., a President-Hollywood Pictures by The Walt Disney Co., a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate by Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | 32,468 ( 0.02% ) | 4 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
SNAP, INC. CLASS A 0.04% | 2025-12-30 | 537,794 ( 0.04% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-06-01 | 53,716 ( 0.04% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
SCHRODINGER, INC. 0.02% | 2026-03-31 | 11,250 ( 0.02% ) | 171 000 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Michael Lynton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ARES MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2014-04-30 |
| SCHRÖDINGER, INC. | Chairman | 2018-09-30 |
| WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP. | Chairman | 2019-02-06 |
| SNAP INC. | Chairman | 2016-08-31 |
Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc.
 Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes children books, comics and magazines | President | 1986-12-31 |
Imagine Entertainment, Inc.
 Imagine Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces films and TV programs | Director/Board Member | - |
Islestarr Holdings Ltd.
 Islestarr Holdings Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops and sells skincare and cosmetic products | Director/Board Member | - |
Pearson Education, Inc.
 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes educational and professional books | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-19 |
25madison LLC
 25madison LLC Investment ManagersFinance 25madison invests in lower-middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, software solutions, environmental and social impact. It provides financing for pre-seed and early stage capital requirements. | Founder | - |
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Training of Michael Lynton
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 50 |
|---|---|
The Walt Disney Co.
 The Walt Disney Co. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates television and radio production, distribution & broadcasting stations, direct-to-consumer services, amusement parks and hotels | Consumer Services |
Samsonite LLC
 Samsonite LLC Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Manufactures luggage | Consumer Durables |
Boston Beer Co., Inc.
 Boston Beer Co., Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells craft-brewed beer | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sony Group Corp.
 Sony Group Corp. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Engages in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, consumer & industrial electronics, game consoles & related software and others | Electronic Technology |
Pearson Plc
 Pearson Plc Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides education and publishing services | Consumer Services |
Modern Times Group MTG AB
 Modern Times Group MTG AB Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries develops games for multiple platforms | Technology Services |
Sony Corporation of America
 Sony Corporation of America Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Manufactures optical disks and tape, blank, compact laser discs, prerecorded, household audio and video equipment & computer peripheral equipment | Electronic Technology |
Pandora Media LLC
 Pandora Media LLC BroadcastingConsumer Services Operates as an audio entertainment streaming company | Consumer Services |
Channel Four Television Corp. Ltd.
 Channel Four Television Corp. Ltd. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television broadcasting and streaming services | Consumer Services |
Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc.
Disney Publishing Worldwide, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes children books, comics and magazines | Consumer Services |
AOL International
 AOL International Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides Internet services | Technology Services |
Radio Free Asia
 Radio Free Asia Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Broadcasts online news, information and commentary | Electronic Technology |
IEX Group, Inc.
 IEX Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as an online trading platform for registered broker dealers | Finance |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
AOL Europe SARL (France)
 AOL Europe SARL (France) Specialty TelecommunicationsCommunications Provides Internet services | Communications |
Smithsonian Institution
 Smithsonian Institution Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and art galleries | Consumer Services |
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc.
 Sony Pictures Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in motion picture and television production, acquisition, distribution, streaming & operates television networks | Consumer Services |
Pearson Education, Inc.
Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes educational and professional books | Consumer Services |
Credit Suisse First Boston Corp.
 Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Real Estate Investment Trusts | Finance |
Warner Music Group Corp.
 Warner Music Group Corp. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Operates as a music-based content company | Commercial Services |
Sony Pictures Digital Productions, Inc.
 Sony Pictures Digital Productions, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides motion picture production and distribution services | Consumer Services |
JAMDAT Mobile, Inc.
 JAMDAT Mobile, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops wireless gaming software for mobile devices | Technology Services |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York)
 Metropolitan Transportation Authority (New York) Local AgenciesGovernment A government authority | Government |
The J. Paul Getty Trust
 The J. Paul Getty Trust Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museum for arts | Consumer Services |
Ares Management Corp.
 Ares Management Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advice services | Finance |
Penguin Group, Inc.
 Penguin Group, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes books in both hardcover and paperback editions, for adults as well as children | Consumer Services |
Aardman Animations Ltd.
 Aardman Animations Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces animated feature films | Consumer Services |
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc.
 Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides environmental protection services | Commercial Services |
The RAND Corp.
 The RAND Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides non-commercial research and analysis services | Commercial Services |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Imagine Entertainment, Inc.
Imagine Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces films and TV programs | Consumer Services |
Los Angeles World Affairs Council
 Los Angeles World Affairs Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates world affairs council | Commercial Services |
Schrödinger, Inc.
 Schrödinger, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops physics-based software platform which enables discovery of novel molecules for drug development and materials applications | Technology Services |
American Film Institute, Inc.
 American Film Institute, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Public Theater
 The Public Theater Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Produces plays, musicals, productions of Shakespeare and other classics | Consumer Services |
Museum Associates
 Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates museums and organizes art exhibits | Consumer Services |
TATE, Inc.
 TATE, Inc. Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Provides personnel recovery training services | Consumer Services |
Tate Members Council
 Tate Members Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates membership organization | Commercial Services |
Callisto Media Inc.
 Callisto Media Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Provides data and technology services | Technology Services |
USC School of Cinematic Arts
 USC School of Cinematic Arts Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Time Warner International | |
Snap, Inc.
 Snap, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops text and photo based messaging application for mobile phones | Technology Services |
Harvard College
 Harvard College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ares Management GP LLC
 Ares Management GP LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Sony Entertainment, Inc.
 Sony Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates as a entertainment company | Consumer Services |
Secret Group Ltd.
 Secret Group Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online ticketing platform | Technology Services |
Islestarr Holdings Ltd.
Islestarr Holdings Ltd. Household/Personal CareConsumer Non-Durables Develops and sells skincare and cosmetic products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Interlude US, Inc.
 Interlude US, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in motion picture and video production | Consumer Services |
25madison LLC
25madison LLC Investment ManagersFinance 25madison invests in lower-middle market companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of information technology, software solutions, environmental and social impact. It provides financing for pre-seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Ares Management LP
 Ares Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
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