The media executive launched a number of artists’ careers across genres including Whitney Houston, Patti Smith and Bruce Springsteen.

The media executive, and former president of Columbia Records, launched a number of artists’ careers, including Whitney Houston’s.

The list charts the most streamed music, podcasts and audiobooks since the platform launched nearly two decades ago.

The singer is featured in The Sunday Times Power List 2026.

Gallagher is known for writing Oasis songs such as Wonderwall, Don’t Look Back In Anger and Champagne Supernova, as well as his solo career.