Guy Oseary's entrepreneurial leadership and global vision includes the
development and innovative business management of artist brands,
(Madonna), producing films (vampire film trilogy Twilight), concert
tours (Madonna's "Sticky & Sweet Tour" grossed 408 million dollars),
management of three-time American League MVP Alex Rodriguez, advisor to
the leading coconut water brand company (Vita Coco), and a joint
venture partnership with Iconix Brand Group in the apparel industry.
At the age of 15, Guy Oseary began searching for and developing talent
in Los Angeles while still in high school. Two years later, he joined
what was to become Maverick Records as an A&R man and quickly rose
through the ranks to become Chairman of the label. During Oseary's
tenure, he guided Maverick to sales of over l00 million units globally
including 33 million copies of the debut album of his young discovery
Alanis Morrisette. Her "Jagged Little Pill" album would take home four
Grammy Awards in l996, including Album of the Year, securing a spot for
Maverick Records as one of the industry's leading boutique labels.
During Oseary's tenure the label also released albums by Michelle
Branch, Prodigy, Deftones and The Wreckers as well as soundtracks to
"The Wedding Singer," "The Matrix," "Austin Powers," and Quentin
Tarantino's films "Jackie Brown" and "Kill Bill."
In 2005, Oseary became Madonna's manager following several years as the
artist's business partner. Their collaboration in all aspects of
Madonna's career included the release of multi platinum CDs and two
recent worldwide concert tours. The 2006 "Confessions Tour" grossed
$195 million and her 2008-2009 "Sticky & Sweet" Tour was the most
successful tour by a solo artist in history with gross revenue of 408
million dollars. In 2007, Oseary negotiated a groundbreaking deal by
partnering Madonna with Live Nation, the number one touring promotion
company in the world. The unprecedented deal is valued at 120 million
dollars.
As part of Maverick Films, Oseary executive produced the stunningly
successful Twilight series. The latest installment, The Twilight Saga:
Eclipse set a new record for the biggest midnight domestic opening in
box office history. The three movies to date have grossed over l.7
billion dollars.
In 2009, his client, three-time American League MVP, NY Yankees third
baseman, and baseball giant, Alex Rodriguez, won his first World Series
Championship.
Oseary co-manages YouTube singing sensation, 13 year-old Greyson
Michael Chance. Chance's performance of Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi" has had
50 million views on YouTube with no signs of slowing down. He is
currently recording his debut CD for Ellen Degeneres' new record label
ElevenEleven.
NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly, now in its tenth year, is executive
produced by Oseary along with NBC's New Year's Eve - also hosted by
Daly.
Since 2004, Oseary has been a principal at the top entertainment
management company, Untitled Entertainment (in partnership with Jason
Weinberg and Stephanie Simon). The firm oversees a roster of clients
including Hilary Swank, David Caruso, Penelope Cruz, Naomi Watts, Demi
Moore, Ashton Kutcher, Lucy Liu, and Blake Lively amongst others.
In early 2010, Oseary became an adviser to Vita Coco, the coconut water
brand company. He brought on board an investment group including
Madonna, Demi Moore, Anthony Kiedis and Matthew McCounaghey. Vita Coco
currently has a 70 percent market share for coconut water in the US
with sales continuing to surge monthly.
Oseary has signed on as an advisor to Groupon.com. Forbes proclaimed
the company as "the fastest-growing company in web history." In April
2010, at just 17 months old, Groupon's valuation was l.35 billion
dollars.
In partnership with Madonna, Oseary formed MDG Icon, a joint venture
with Iconix Brand Group which focuses on fashion and apparel projects.
The first collection under MDG is a sunglass collection designed by
Madonna in collaboration with designer duo Dolce and Gabanna. The first
apparel collection, Material Girl, is a fast fashion junior line
designed by Madonna and her daughter sold exclusively in all Macy's
stores.
Oseary has written two books and has had two photography books
published.