When
Ethiopia Habtemariam was appointed chairman/CEO of Motown Records in March, she became the third woman and only the second one of color ever to hold the title at a major label. Her ground-breaking appointment also signaled a full-circle moment for Motown: It is once again a stand-alone label, with Habtemariam reporting directly to Universal Music Group (UMG) chairman/ CEO
Lucian Grainge. (Previously, she reported to Capitol Music Group chairman/CEO
Steve Barnett, who retired at the end of 2020.)
Founded by
Berry Gordy in 1959, Motown achieved unprecedented mainstream success through standard-bearers such as Smokey Robinson, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and The Temptations. Over the years, its roster evolved to include The Jackson 5, Lionel Richie, The Commodores, Rick James, Boyz II Men, Erykah Badu and India.Arie.
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News: Ethiopia Habtemariam elevated to chairman & CEO of Motown records
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