Graham Parker

Graham Parker has a extensive work experience in the music industry, with various leadership roles in prestigious organizations. Graham is currently serving as the Chief Executive of the Louisville Orchestra since October 2022. Prior to that, they were the Interim Executive Director of the same orchestra starting from October 2021.

In 2016, Parker joined Universal Music Group as the President of Decca Records US. In this role, they were responsible for the classical labels of the largest music company in the world. Graham worked closely with colleagues at Decca and Deutsche Grammophon, focusing on marketing their artists in the USA and creating a strong roster of American artists in the classical and crossover genres. Graham held this position until July 2021.

Before their tenure at Universal Music Group, Parker served as the General Manager of WQXR Radio and The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space from August 2010 to June 2016. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director of the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra from December 2002 to July 2010, and the General Manager of the Brooklyn Philharmonic from February 2000 to December 2002.

Parker began their career at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in October 1998, where they served as the Director of Production until January 2000. Prior to that, they worked as an Operations Coordinator at the New York Philharmonic from September 1995 to October 1998.

Apart from their notable positions in various organizations, Parker also founded The Fearless Cooperative in 2021. In summary, Graham Parker has had a successful career in the music industry, holding key leadership roles in renowned organizations and contributing to the classical music scene.

Graham Parker began their education at The John Lyon School from 1981 to 1988. However, no degree or field of study is specified for this period. Graham then went on to attend Oxford Brookes University from 1988 to 1992, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Hotel Restaurant Management.