Gary Stewart

Gary Lee Stewart (10 February 1957 – 11 April 2019) was an American music executive, active at Rhino Records and Apple Inc.

Stewart had served as the head of Artists & Repertoire for Rhino Records in Los Angeles. After leaving Rhino Records, Stewart was hired by Apple to work on iTunes and Apple Music. At Apple, Stewart held the title of Chief Music Officer. Stewart played a part in creating many music catalogs and playlists at both companies.

Along with being a music executive, Stewart was a philanthropist. He organized a volunteer program at Rhino along with serving on the boards of the Liberty Hill Foundation and Social Venture Network. Stewart was a donor and activist for progressive and social justice issues.

Stewart was also co-founder of the entertainment website Trunkworthy.