John Fleckenstein

John Fleckenstein is the Chief Operating Officer at RCA Records, a position he has held since January 2021.4 He has had a long and successful career in the music industry, spanning nearly three decades.

Fleckenstein joined RCA Records in January 2015 as Executive Vice President.14 He then became Co-President in November 2017 before assuming his current role as COO.4 At RCA, he has been responsible for overseeing marketing, digital marketing, video production, and international operations.13

Prior to joining RCA, Fleckenstein worked at Sony Music Entertainment for over 13 years, ultimately serving as Executive Vice President International from 2007 to 2014.4 In this role, he oversaw global operations for US-based record labels including Columbia Records, RCA Records, and Epic Records.4

Fleckenstein began his career in the late 1990s, starting as a College Representative at RuffHouse Records in Philadelphia.14 He then joined Arista Records in 1998, where he worked on marketing campaigns for artists like Whitney Houston, TLC, and Santana.13

Throughout his career, Fleckenstein has been involved in successful marketing campaigns for numerous high-profile artists, including Justin Timberlake, Beyoncé, P!nk, Miley Cyrus, Daft Punk, and Foo Fighters.34

John Fleckenstein earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Michigan, graduating in 1997.24