Kees van Weijen has been active in the music industry in the Netherlands, Belgium and Great Britain since 1974. With extensive international experience and a strong network, he puts artists at the heart of his work.

His career includes roles as Executive Vice President at Universal Music, Managing Director of Mercury Records, MCA and Polydor, and Managing Partner of Rough Trade Distribution. He has worked with artists including INXS, Kiss, Elton John, Dire Straits, Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, U2, Lionel Richie, Caro Emerald, Tiësto, Jamie Lidell and Armin van Buuren.

He runs HIT4US and is President of STOMP, the Dutch independent music producers’ association. He served as Chairman of IMPALA from 2013 to 2017 and President from 2017 to 2021, and remains a board member. In recognition of his contribution to the music industry, he received the Zilveren Fonograaf in 2011 and IMPALA’s Outstanding Contribution Award in 2022.