Lee Trink, a prominent entrepreneur in the entertainment and media industries, is based in Los Angeles, California. His career is marked by a combination of audacity, visionary foresight, and resilience, skills that have enabled him to consistently anticipate and set trends, aiding brands to find their unique place in the rapidly changing landscape of popular culture. His expertise covers entrepreneurship, creative content industries, talent management, and brand development.
Trink co-founded FaZe Clan, demonstrating his tenacity and tireless work ethic. Initially a tiny brand of gamers, it grew into the world's most extensive and most followed esports and gaming organization under his leadership. The brand evolved beyond game-centric content to embrace mainstream entertainment, resonating with vast and passionate fanbases. This expansion is a testament to his vision, which has successfully captured the intersection of gaming, content creation, and traditional entertainment.
Before his success with FaZe Clan, Trink was President of Capitol Records and the overarching Capitol Music Group, which included Blue Note, Astralwerks, Priority, and Virgin Records. His leadership was marked by significant successes, notably in discovering and nurturing musical talent. He guided many artists from relative anonymity to stardom, collaborating with global superstars such as Katy Perry, Coldplay, The Rolling Stones, Lenny Kravitz, Kid Rock, and Jared Leto's band, 30 Seconds to Mars.
Lee Trink's contributions extend beyond the music industry. He produced the award-winning film "Unstoppable," starring Denzel Washington and Tony Scott, and played a role in the Sean Penn/Kid Rock short film "Americans." His understanding of synergistic collaborations led to the development and execution of entertainment strategies for iconic brands like General Motors, Harley-Davidson, and Jim Beam. His career began in law as an Assistant District Attorney in Brooklyn, NY, a background that proved invaluable in his transition to the entertainment sector.
