Sony Music names Ezekiel Lewis chairman and CEO of Epic Records

Sony Music announced on 30 March 2026 that Ezekiel "Zeke" Lewis is chairman and CEO of Epic Records, succeeding Sylvia Rhone, who stepped away from the role in 2025. Lewis had been promoted to president of Epic on 1 June 2023. Billboard published his first interview in the top role on 28 October 2026.