Sony Music’s Julie Swidler Reflects on 18 Years, Clive Davis Mentorship

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Julie Swidler, a longtime senior executive at Sony Music, discussed her career trajectory in a new interview, including formative lessons learned working alongside the late Clive Davis. She addressed the range of personalities she has managed over her tenure, from volatile industry figures to ambitious newcomers.

Swidler also touched on efforts to modernize the Recording Academy and the Grammy Awards, an institution she has been involved with pushing toward reform. The interview offers insight into how a veteran label executive views the changing demands of the music business and what she expects from the next phase of her career.

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