Peter Kadin

Biographie : Peter Kadin is the Executive Vice President of Marketing at EMPIRE, the leading independent record label, distributor, and publisher. Based in San Francisco, Kadin oversees EMPIRE’s global marketing organization and drives strategic campaigns for a wide-ranging roster of artists, including international star Shaboozey, acclaimed rapper Larry June, and Afrobeats hitmaker Fireboy DML. Prior to joining EMPIRE, Kadin founded and led a San Francisco–based public relations and marketing consultancy, partnering with artists, brands, and cultural institutions such as Stevie Wonder, Bleacher Report, 2 Chainz, and Jeezy. Previously, he served as Senior Director of Media & Artist Relations at Def Jam Recordings in New York City, where he oversaw national media campaigns for artists including Logic and Pusha T. Kadin began his career at The Chamber Group, a boutique public relations and marketing agency, where he rose from intern to Senior Manager while cultivating cross-industry relationships across music, fashion, and sports. Kadin is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he began his career in the music industry by booking live performances on campus.