Profile

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Overview

Professional record at a glance

A concise summary of information supported by the cited public sources. Missing information is treated as unknown, not as a negative finding.

Current roles
33 current organizations shown on this profile
Board positions
33 supported by public sources, 0 supplied by the profile owner
Committee roles
4Roles supported by the sources cited on this profile
Qualifications
Not establishedNo qualification is currently confirmed by the cited sources

Professional narrative

About

Chairman of Snap Inc., Warner Music Group and Schrödinger, Inc. Former Chief Executive Officer of Sony Entertainment and Sony Pictures Entertainment. Extensive business and management experience in telecommunications and international business.

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Current roles

Appointments & responsibilities

Board appointments

Governance

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Committee appointments across companies

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Board and advisory record

Board service

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Director

Warner Music Group Corp.

2019-01-01 · current

Confirmed by public sourceView source

Director

Schrodinger, Inc.

2018-01-01 · current

Confirmed by public sourceView source

Independent Director

Ares Management

2014-01-01 · current

Confirmed by public sourceView source

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Ares Management

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Independent Director at Ares Management

2014-01-01 → End not stated

current · source reported

Observed: 2026-09-24

Ares ManagementAres ManagementSchrodinger, Inc.Schrodinger, Inc.Warner Music Group…Warner Music Group Corp.Michael Lynton

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Experience

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Published record

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Source 1 · Sec FilingSDGR DEF 14A executive officersSupports AI and ML experience, Cybersecurity experience, Executive company, Executive title, Technology background.Open sourceSource 2 · Sec FilingARES DEF 14A director slateSupports AI and ML experience, Board role, Committee assignments, Executive company, Executive title, Cybersecurity experience, Technology background.Open sourceSource 3 · Sec FilingWMG DEF 14A director slateSupports Board role, Committee assignments.Open sourceSource 4 · Sec FilingAres Management Corporation director board sourceSupports Board membership, Committee assignments, Board independence.Open source

Basis

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Identifiers

Alpha ID
alpha:person:michael-lynton
Record version
public-0

Published evidence records

10 evidence records, matching Agent View. Records may refer to different locations or observations in the same document. This count is not a count of independent corroborating sources.

  1. SDGR DEF 14A executive officers

    sec filing · Source published: Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved: May 15, 2026

    Supports 5 claims
    • AI and ML experience: AI and ML experience: not identified in the cited filing · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Cybersecurity experience: Cybersecurity experience: not identified in the cited filing · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Executive company: Executive at Schrodinger, Inc. · Claim reviewed: May 15, 2026
    • Executive title: Executive title: Director · Claim reviewed: May 15, 2026
    • Technology background: Technology background: not identified in the cited filing · Claim reviewed: May 15, 2026

  2. Open source

    sec proxy · Source published: Apr 28, 2026 · Retrieved: Sep 2, 2026

    Supports 1 claim
    • Professional Role: Director at Schrodinger, Inc. · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026

  3. ARES DEF 14A director slate

    sec filing · Source published: Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved: May 16, 2026

    Supports 7 claims
    • AI and ML experience: AI and ML experience: not identified in the cited filing · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Board role: Board role: Director · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Committee assignments: Committee assignments: Compensation, Conflicts · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Cybersecurity experience: Cybersecurity experience: not identified in the cited filing · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Executive company: Executive at Snap Inc. · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Executive title: Executive title: Chairman · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026
    • Technology background: Technology background reported in filings · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026

  4. Open source

    sec proxy · Source published: Apr 21, 2026 · Retrieved: May 3, 2026

    Supports 1 claim
    • Professional Role: Independent Director at Ares Management · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026

  5. WMG DEF 14A director slate

    sec filing · Source published: Jan 20, 2026 · Retrieved: May 15, 2026

    Supports 2 claims
    • Board role: Board role: Chair · Claim reviewed: May 15, 2026
    • Committee assignments: Committee assignments: Executive, Finance · Claim reviewed: May 15, 2026

  6. Open source

    sec proxy · Source published: Jan 20, 2026 · Retrieved: Apr 24, 2026

    Supports 1 claim
    • Professional Role: Director at Warner Music Group Corp. · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026

  7. Ares Management Corporation director board source

    sec filing · Source published: Apr 16, 2025 · Retrieved: May 3, 2026

    Supports 3 claims
    • Board independence: Independent director · Claim reviewed: May 3, 2026
    • Board membership: Serves on the board of Ares Management Corporation · Claim reviewed: May 3, 2026
    • Committee assignments: No committee assignment disclosed in the cited filing · Claim reviewed: May 3, 2026

  8. Open source

    public source · Source published: Date unavailable · Retrieved: Date unavailable

    Supports 1 claim
    • Board membership: Serves on the board of Warner Music Group Corp. · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026

  9. Open source

    public source · Source published: Date unavailable · Retrieved: Date unavailable

    Supports 1 claim
    • Board membership: Serves on the board of Schrodinger, Inc. · Claim reviewed: May 16, 2026

  10. Open source

    public source · Source published: Date unavailable · Retrieved: Date unavailable

    Supports 1 claim
    • Board membership: Serves on the board of Ares Management Corporation · Claim reviewed: May 3, 2026

Sources

Sources and published information

Each item links to the public source used to support it. When sources disagree, the item is clearly marked for review.

AI and ML experience · CorroboratedAI and ML experience: not identified in the cited filingSupported by 2 public records2 sources
Verification
Corroborated
Confidence
72%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

Board independence · Source reportedIndependent director1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
95%
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 3, 2026

Board membership · CorroboratedServes on the board of Ares Management CorporationSupported by 2 public records2 sources
Verification
Corroborated
Confidence
95%
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
Board membership · Source reportedServes on the board of Schrodinger, Inc.1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
Not stated
Last reviewed
Not stated
Board membership · Source reportedServes on the board of Warner Music Group Corp.1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
Not stated
Last reviewed
Not stated
Board role · Source reportedBoard role: Chair1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
92%
Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

Board role · Source reportedBoard role: Director1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
92%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

Committee assignments · Source reportedNo committee assignment disclosed in the cited filing1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
95%
Last reviewed
May 3, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 3, 2026

Committee assignments · Source reportedCommittee assignments: Compensation, Conflicts1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
88%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

Committee assignments · Source reportedCommittee assignments: Executive, Finance1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
88%
Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

Cybersecurity experience · CorroboratedCybersecurity experience: not identified in the cited filingSupported by 2 public records2 sources
Verification
Corroborated
Confidence
72%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

Executive company · Source reportedExecutive at Schrodinger, Inc.1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
94%
Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

Executive company · Source reportedExecutive at Snap Inc.1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
85%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

Executive title · Source reportedExecutive title: Chairman1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
85%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

Executive title · Source reportedExecutive title: Director1 source
Verification
Source reported
Confidence
94%
Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

Technology background · Under reviewTechnology background: not identified in the cited filing1 source
Verification
Under review
Confidence
72%
Last reviewed
May 15, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

Technology background · Under reviewTechnology background reported in filings1 source
Verification
Under review
Confidence
72%
Last reviewed
May 16, 2026
  • SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

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  1. SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

    Supports: AI and ML experience · Cybersecurity experience · Executive company · Executive title · Technology background

  2. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1490978/000149097826000026/sdgr-20260427.htm

    Sec Proxy · Tier not stated · Reviewed Sep 2, 2026

    Supports: Director at Schrodinger, Inc. (NASDAQ: SDGR)

  3. SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 16, 2026

    Supports: AI and ML experience · Board role · Committee assignments · Executive company · Executive title · Cybersecurity experience · Technology background

  4. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1176948/000162828026026286/ares-20260420.htm

    Sec Proxy · Tier not stated · Reviewed May 3, 2026

    Supports: Independent Director at Ares Management (NYSE: ARES-PB)

  5. SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 15, 2026

    Supports: Board role · Committee assignments

  6. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319161/000114036126001664/ny20057694x1_def14a.htm

    Sec Proxy · Tier not stated · Reviewed Apr 24, 2026

    Supports: Director at Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ: WMG)

  7. SEC EDGAR

    Sec Filing · Tier 3 · Reviewed May 3, 2026

    Supports: Board membership · Committee assignments · Board independence

  8. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1319161/000114036126001664/ny20057694x1_def14a.htm

    Public Source · Tier not stated · Reviewed Not stated

    Supports: Board membership

  9. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1490978/000149097826000026/sdgr-20260427.htm

    Public Source · Tier not stated · Reviewed Not stated

    Supports: Board membership

  10. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1176948/000162828026026286/ares-20260420.htm

    Public Source · Tier not stated · Reviewed Not stated

    Supports: Board membership