Branden Chapman

Branden Chapman serves as Chief Operating Officer for the Recording Academy®. He is responsible for leading the Entertainment/Consumer Division, which includes Partnerships & Business Development, Communications, Digital Media, Marketing & Branding, Production, and Talent Relations.

In his role, Chapman oversees the slate of telecast specials, digital series and content while focusing on strategic growth of the Academy's entertainment offerings. In collaboration with the President/CEO, he is responsible for revenue growth, expense management and the execution of the Entertainment and Consumer business unit’s operating plan and long term strategies that support the Recording Academy’s mission and vision.

Chapman previously served as Executive in Charge of Production, where he oversaw the telecast logistics, including revenue and cost management, timeline scheduling, creative development, ticketing, credentialing, venue relations, security, and municipal relations. During his tenure, he conceived and launched events featuring the Black Eyed Peas, Mary J. Blige, Whitney Houston, JAY-Z, Lady Gaga, John Legend, and Sam Smith, among others. Chapman also served as Chief Business Development Officer, where he was responsible for many of the Academy's business development initiatives, including the international sales of the telecast properties and brand expansion efforts. He was appointed as the Academy representative to manage the early development of the GRAMMY Museum®, which opened in 2008.

Prior to joining the organization, Chapman had more than seven years of experience in television, event production and management consulting. He currently serves on the boards of the GRAMMY Museum and the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission. In 2003 he was named Event Planner of the Year by BizBash.

Chapman earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southern California with a dual emphasis on entrepreneurship and marketing.