Marc Byers has been appointed to the newly created position of General Manager of Motown Records.
The highly regarded entrepreneur and executive will oversee the label’s day-to-day operations and work closely with the label’s President Ethiopia Habtemariam to design and execute its business strategy and development.
Byers (pictured main) is based in Hollywood at the company’s iconic Capitol Tower.
Byers brings more than two decades of music industry and entrepreneurial experience to his new position, having most recently served as the Founder and Co-CEO of Rockstar Entertainment, which encompassed music management, marketing and a publishing venture with Sony/ATV.
Throughout the course of his career, Byers has worked with Michael Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Usher, Eve, Chris Brown, Jamie Foxx and Raven-Symoné, to name several, as well as producers Dre and Vidal, Rodney Jerkins and Idris Elba.
He has also provided consulting services to a variety of corporate clients, including Pepsi and BuzzFeed.
“Marc is extremely passionate and dedicated and I couldn’t be happier that he’ll oversee our day-to-day operations.”
Ethiopia Habtemariam, Motown
Habtemariam said: “We are excited to have Marc Byers join the Motown team! His level of experience, impact, and proven results in our business is undeniable.
“Marc is extremely passionate and dedicated and I couldn’t be happier that he’ll oversee our day-to-day operations.”
“I’ve held Motown in high regard my entire life, and have always been inspired by Mr. Berry Gordy as an entrepreneur having such class and respect.”
Marc Byers
Byers added: “I’d like to first thank Ethiopia Habtemariam for her trust, support and invitation to come to Motown. She’s done a remarkable job re-establishing Motown in a new era.
“I’ve held Motown in high regard my entire life, and have always been inspired by Mr. Berry Gordy as an entrepreneur having such class and respect.
“I’ll do my best to uphold the Motown standard that continues to inspire young people, just as I was. I’d like to also thank Steve Barnett and my family for your support as well.
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