Julie Greenwald | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1970 (age 55–56) New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Tulane University |
| Occupation | Music industry executive |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse | Lewis Largent (died 2023) |
| Children | 2 |
Julie Greenwald (born 1970 [1] ) is an American music industry executive. She served as chairperson and chief executive officer of the Atlantic Records Group and later Atlantic Music Group. [2]
Greenwald has held senior executive roles at Def Jam Recordings, The Island Def Jam Music Group, and Atlantic Records. She became president of Atlantic Records in 2004 and later chairperson and CEO, overseeing one of the label's most commercially successful periods. [3]
Greenwald was born in the Catskill Mountains region of New York. She attended Tulane University, graduating in 1992 with a double major in political science and English. [4]
Greenwald began her career in the music industry in 1992 at Def Jam Recordings. Over the following decade she held a number of roles in promotion and marketing.
In 2002 she was appointed president of The Island Def Jam Music Group. [3]
In 2004 Greenwald joined Atlantic Records as president. In 2006 she was promoted to chairman and chief operating officer of the label.
During this period Atlantic Records achieved significant commercial success and became one of the most successful labels in the industry. Artists associated with Atlantic during Greenwald's tenure included Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Flo Rida, Jason Mraz, Paramore, Death Cab for Cutie, and Charlie Puth.
Greenwald worked closely with Atlantic chairman and CEO Craig Kallman in leading the label. Industry coverage frequently described the partnership as a complementary leadership structure, with Kallman overseeing artist development and A&R while Greenwald focused on marketing, promotion, and operational strategy across the label group.
In 2022 Warner Music Group reorganized its recorded music operations under the name Atlantic Music Group, with Greenwald serving as chairman and CEO. [2]
In 2024 it was announced that Greenwald would step down as chairman of Atlantic Music Group in January 2025. [5]
Greenwald has been credited with helping guide Atlantic Records through one of its most commercially successful periods during the 2000s and 2010s. During this time the label achieved multiple global chart successes and developed artists across pop, hip-hop, rock, and alternative genres.
Atlantic became one of the most consistently successful labels on the Billboard charts during this period, with releases from artists including Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, Cardi B, Flo Rida, Jason Mraz, Paramore, and Death Cab for Cutie.
Greenwald worked closely with Atlantic chairman and CEO Craig Kallman in shaping the label’s artist-development strategy and commercial direction.
Greenwald has appeared repeatedly on Billboard's annual Power 100 list of the most influential figures in the music business. [6]
Greenwald was married to former MTV 120 Minutes host and KROQ DJ Lewis Largent until his death in March 2023. The couple has two children. [10]