Ross Reynolds

Music Executive - Canada

Reynolds is a respected music industry veteran who once held the position of President at
GRT Records for 10 years (from the label’s inception in 1969), where he signed such
Canadian artists as Dan Hill, Dr. Music, Ian Thomas, Lighthouse and Moe Koffman. His
resume also includes five years as Executive VP in Canada for WEA (now Warner Music
Canada).
He is perhaps best known for his long and outstanding tenure as President then
Chairman of Universal Music Canada (formerly MCA) for nearly two decades from 1983 to
2001, during which he oversaw the development of a Canadian roster that included global
stars like The Tragically Hip.
Reynolds’ was a founding director of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and
Sciences (CARAS) in 1975 in 2001, he was elected to the full-time position of Chairman.
He expanded the focus of the JUNO Awards and was instrumental in taking Canada’s
Music Awards show “on the road” for the first time to St. John’s, NL, in addition to
growing the singular celebration into a full weekend of events that showcases the
successes of Canadian music.
His experience and expertise in the music industry has him currently acting as an advisory
board member for the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and MusiCounts. Reynolds is
also a past Chairman of the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), Board Member of National Music Centre.