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Roger Ames

Ames, 57, first joined EMI 32 years ago and is now a consultant there. He ran London Records and chaired Warner Music after it took over the company for £140m. While at Warner he oversaw the likes of Madonna (qv) and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Past bonuses take him to £160m.