Executive, Artist, and Entrepreneur operating at the intersection of music, culture, and technology with a decade of experience at Warner Music Group, and an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management.
I aspire to build bridges between talent and opportunity in the global music industry.
I've spent the last decade building and leading teams at the intersection of music, culture, and tech — discovering artists, launching labels, and delivering creative projects to drive commercial value across the globe. My work was never just about finding stars; it's about understanding movements before they hit the mainstream, and building platforms that amplify voices with a message worth sharing.
At Warner Music Group, every role I served did not exist prior to me being hired to do it. I built ecosystems. From establishing the relationship between WMG and SoundExchange to founding Asiatic Records, I identified gaps and built networks to capitalize on the opportunity. One of my favorite projects was launching The Regionals — the first-ever pan-Asia hip-hop cypher series — in partnership with the Black Music Coalition at the Recording Academy. Bringing together grammy-award winning producers with up-and-coming Asian rappers did more than deliver chart-topping hits in multiple markets, it gave local legends a platform to share their story with the world. My approach is simple: find the signal in the noise, back artists with conviction, and build infrastructure that lasts.
I'm bilingual in English and Mandarin, which isn't just a skill — it's how I think. Eastern and Western markets don't need translation; they need people who can operate natively in both. Similarly, I'm an A&R executive with an MBA; I feel as comfortable in the studio as I do in the boardroom. I can produce a record, close a deal, and keynote a conference in the same week. I'm excited by the opportunity to contribute back to the culture that raised me, and I believe there's meaningful ways to make an impact without sacrificing the margins.
From discovering breakthrough artists to developing chart-topping hits across Asia, this playlist showcases the diverse catalog of music I've A&R'ed throughout my career at Warner Music Group. Each track represents artists I believed in, nurtured, and helped bring to the world stage.
Delivered keynote address at English School Foundation annual conference on music industry innovation and leadership in the digital age.
Organized international artist showcases and moderated industry expert panels, facilitating cross-cultural music exchange between Asian and Western markets.
Talent scouting, creative direction, career strategy, and partnership building with a proven track record across multiple markets.
Market analysis, business development, revenue optimization, and cross-cultural collaboration in the global music industry.
English (Native)
Mandarin Chinese (Fluent)
Cursor, Claude Code, Microsoft Excel, Logic Pro, Ableton, Pro-Tools, Google / Meta Ads, Executive Presentations
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Graduated from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management with a Major in Finance.
Invited by Wesleyan University to give the 2026 edition of the annual Vera Schwarcz lecture series to current college students.
Spotlight on David's journey to Kellogg School of Management, bridging music and business.
An in-depth look at David's team at Warner Music Asia and the vital role of A&R in discovering talent.
Music Business Worldwide covers Warner Music China's groundbreaking partnership with EXO member and solo artist Lay Zhang.
Served as special judge for the Power Band Project, Thailand's national high school band competition sponsored by King Power.
Warner Music and HipHopDX Asia unveil The Regionals, celebrating hip-hop culture across Asia.
Major announcement of Asiatic Records, featuring Indonesian rapper Ramengvrl as the inaugural signing.
Billboard covers the launch of Warner Music's strategic initiative to champion Asian hip-hop voices.
NME announces the creation of Asiatic Records with Ramengvrl on the roster.
Billboard announces David Stouck's appointment in Warner Music Asia's executive team.
Music Business Worldwide covers David's appointment as Regional Director of A&R.
Whether you're looking to collaborate on a project, discuss opportunities, or simply connect about music and innovation, I'd love to hear from you.