Ethiopia Habtemariam

Full Name: Ethiopia Habtemariam
Born: September 24, 1979, Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Position: former Chairwoman & CEO, MOTOWN
Works for: Universal Music Group
Primary Industry: Media
Nationality: American
Residence: Los Angeles, California
Ethiopia Habtemariam is the former Chairman and CEO of Motown Records (March 2021 - December 2022).
She was previously Executive VP, Head of Urban Music for UMPG and Senior VP of Motown Records and one of the highest-ranking black woman at a major record label.
Ms. Habtemariam's said her mentors include LaRonda Sutton, Sylvia Rhone and Clarence Avant. "LaRonda was the first person to give me an opportunity in publishing and she has continued to give me guidance throughout my career," said Ms. Habtemariam.
Ethiopia Habtemariam Quotation from 2007 Billboard Interview.
"One thing I believe in is not accepting any limitations. I knew when I was 14 that I wanted to work in this industry. I haven't stopped hustling toward that since."
Recently Added Black Executives
Septimus Blake
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfile.com🇯🇲 Septimus Blake is Chief Executive Officer at National Commercial Bank Jamaica Limited. Mr. Blake joined NCB in March 2002, and has over two decades…
Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfile.comDr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is Director-General at World Trade Organization, since March 2021. Dr. Okonjo-Iweala is a international finance expert, an…
Carla Vernón
Created by BlackEntrepreneurProfile.comCarla Vernón Bowles is the CEO at The Honest Company (NASDAQ: HNST), effective January 9, 2023. With over two decades of experience in consumer goods…
Latest News & Articles
Black Female Fortune 500 CEO Addresses Professional Women Nationwide
Created by The Network JournalWhen The Network Journal (TNJ) in 2017 asked Thasunda Brown Duckett to tell us the three most important things she would like people to know about…
Ethiopians Sue Meta for $1.6bn
Created by African.BusinessTwo Ethiopians have filed a lawsuit in Kenya’s High Court in Nairobi against US tech giant Meta, the owner of Facebook, for failing to prevent the…
The Complete Guide to Entrepreneurial Communities and How They Can Help You Grow Your Business
Created by Errol MarsIf you're looking to take your business to the next level, joining an entrepreneurial community can be a great way to do it. These communities provide…
FTC: Black Entrepreneur & Executive Profiles is reader supported, we may earn income on affiliate links. You support us by using our links to buy products, it will cost you nothing extra.
We also a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.