Julie Greenwald (born 1970[1]) is an American music industry executive. She is the chairperson and CEO of theAtlantic Records Group.[2]
Julie Greenwald | |
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| Born | 1970 (age 54–55) New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Occupation(s) | Chairperson andCEO ofAtlantic Music Group |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Lewis Largent (died 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
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Early life
editJulie Greenwald was born in theCatskill Mountains inNew York. She graduated fromTulane University in 1992 with a double major in political science and English.[3]
Career
editGreenwald's contributions at Atlantic include helping to launch the careers of artists includingBruno Mars,Ed Sheeran andCardi B. She got her start as a music executive atDef Jam Recordings in 1992 and became president ofThe Island Def Jam Music Group in 2002.[4]
In 2004, she was named president of Atlantic Records and in 2006, was promoted to chairman and COO of Atlantic Records. She was named chairperson and CEO of the Atlantic Music Group in 2022.[5][2] Greenwald announced she planned to step down from her position in January 2025.[6]
Awards
edit- Billboard Women in Music: Woman of Year (2010)[7]
- Billboard Women in Music: Executive of Year Honors (2015 & 2016)[8][9]
- Billboard Women in Music: Executives of the Year (2017)[10]
- Billboard Power 100 (2012-2024)[11][12]
Personal life
editGreenwald was married to formerMTV120 Minutes host andKROQ dj Lewis Largent up until his death in March 2023. The couple had two children.[13]
References
edit- ^"Who's behind Jay-Z and Ed Sheeran's success?". Pirelli Global. February 14, 2019.
- ^abAswad, Jem (2022-10-12)."Julie Greenwald Named Chairman & CEO of Newly Created Atlantic Music Group".Variety. Retrieved2023-05-07.
- ^"Julie Greenwald | Management | Warner Music Group".Warner Music Group. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^"Julie Greenwald: Executive Profile & Biography - Bloomberg".Bloomberg. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^Ingham, Tim (15 December 2016)."Atlantic's Julie Greenwald: 'It's not enough to be smart. You have to be smart... and out-hustle everyone'".Music Business Worldwide. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^Aswad, Jem."Julie Greenwald to Step Down as Atlantic Music Group Chairman in January".variety.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved2024-08-24.
- ^"Atlantic's Julie Greenwald Named Billboard's No. 1 Woman In Music".The Hollywood Reporter. 2 December 2010. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^"Women In Music 2016: The 100 Most Powerful Executives".Billboard. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^"Women In Music 2015: The 50 Most Powerful Executives in the Industry".Billboard. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^"Women in Music 2017: The Most Powerful Executives in the Industry".Billboard. RetrievedMarch 13, 2019.
- ^Billboard Staff (2022-01-26)."The 2022 Billboard Power List Revealed".Billboard. Retrieved2022-01-26.
- ^Karp, Hannah (2024-01-31)."Billboard 2024 Power 100 List Revealed".Billboard. Retrieved2024-02-01.
- ^Aswad, Jem."Lewis Largent, Influential MTV '120 Minutes' VJ and KROQ DJ, Dies at 58".variety.com. Penske Medi Corporation. Retrieved2024-08-24.