Christoph Michael Wemcken

Background

Wemcken, Christoph Michael was born on May 8, 1949 in Dusseldorf, Federal Republic Germany. Son of Helmut Max and Ursula Margarethe (Wannack) Wemcken. came to the United States, 1988.

Education

Diploma, Waldorf School, Wuppertal, Federal Republic Germany, 1970; Diploma, Interpreters School, Munich, 1973; Diploma, Siemens Business School, Munich and Berlin, 1975.

Career

Field sales manager, Deutsche Grammophon Gesellschaft, Cologne, Federal Republic Germany, 1975-1977; national sales manager, Polygram Import Svc., Hamburg, Federal Republic Germany, 1977-1978; repertoire manager, Polygram Distribution, Hamburg, 1978-1981; international director, Polygram Records, Sydney, Australia, 1981-1988; vice president worldwide marketing, BMG Classics, New York City, 1988-1991; president, Polygram, Vienna, Austria, since 1991.

Achievements

• Christoph Michael Wemcken has been listed as a noteworthy Recording company executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, skiing, cycling.

Connections

Married Brigitte MartinaClaushues, May 7, 1981.

Father:

Helmut Max Wemcken

Mother:

Ursula Margarethe (Wannack) Wemcken

Spouse:

Brigitte MartinaClaushues