Larry Mestel
Chief Executive Officer at Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC
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Mr. Lawrence S.
Mestel is a Chief Executive Officer at Primary Wave Entertainment LLC, Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC and at Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP.
He is on the Board of Directors at Primarywave Media LLC.
He has been working in the music and entertainment industry for over 30 years.
Prior to founding Primary Wave Music, he was Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Virgin Records, where he was responsible for all marketing, sales and business-related aspects of the company.
During his tenure, he worked with iconic artists including The Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri and Lenny Kravitz.
From 2000 – 2004, he was Executive Vice President and General Manager at Arista Records, managing sales, international and strategic marketing, A&R and marketing administration, finance and business affairs.
He also held the position of Chief Operating Officer for Island Entertainment Group, which included Island Records, Island Music Publishing and Island Pictures.
Larry Mestel active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC
 Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC specializes in the acquisition and marketing of iconic and legendary artists and songs. It provides brand marketing, digital marketing, publicity, film/TV, and commercial synchronization. The company was founded by Justin Shukat, Gregg Hamerschlag, and Lawrence Mestel in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2006 |
Primarywave Media LLC
 Primarywave Media LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Primarywave Media LLC operates as an integrated marketing, licensing and media company. It develops industry-defining, IP-based branding assets and campaigns designed for companies. The firm provides custom business-building and marketing solutions. It offers shared use numbers, lead generation and branding services. The company was founded by Gregg Hamerschlag in 2003 and is headquartered in Pleasantville, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP
 Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP operates as an investment fund. The company was founded by Lawrence Mestel and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Primary Wave Entertainment LLC
 Primary Wave Entertainment LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Primary Wave Entertainment LLC provides talent management solutions. The firm offers music publishing, television and film production, brand marketing, and digital marketing solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence Mestel in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2006 |
Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC
 Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC (Primary Wave) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2016 and is a subsidiary of Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC, which is ultimately owned by Primary Wave Entertainment Holdings LLC. Primary Wave provides discretionary investment management services to private equity pooled investment vehicles. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
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Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC
Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC specializes in the acquisition and marketing of iconic and legendary artists and songs. It provides brand marketing, digital marketing, publicity, film/TV, and commercial synchronization. The company was founded by Justin Shukat, Gregg Hamerschlag, and Lawrence Mestel in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Primarywave Media LLC
Primarywave Media LLC Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Primarywave Media LLC operates as an integrated marketing, licensing and media company. It develops industry-defining, IP-based branding assets and campaigns designed for companies. The firm provides custom business-building and marketing solutions. It offers shared use numbers, lead generation and branding services. The company was founded by Gregg Hamerschlag in 2003 and is headquartered in Pleasantville, NY. | Commercial Services |
Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP
Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP Financial ConglomeratesFinance Primary Wave Music IP Fund I LP operates as an investment fund. The company was founded by Lawrence Mestel and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Primary Wave Entertainment LLC
Primary Wave Entertainment LLC Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Primary Wave Entertainment LLC provides talent management solutions. The firm offers music publishing, television and film production, brand marketing, and digital marketing solutions. The company was founded by Lawrence Mestel in 2006 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC
Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Primary Wave IP Investment Management LLC (Primary Wave) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and hedge fund manager headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded in 2016 and is a subsidiary of Primary Wave Music Publishing LLC, which is ultimately owned by Primary Wave Entertainment Holdings LLC. Primary Wave provides discretionary investment management services to private equity pooled investment vehicles. | Finance |
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