Profile
Jimmy Iovine (also known as James 'Jimmy' Iovine; born March 15, 1953) is an American music industry executive, producer, and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence as a record producer and A&R executive before co-founding Interscope Records in 1990 with Ted Field. He later served as chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M, helping grow the label into a major force across rock, hip-hop, and pop. In 2006, he co-founded Beats Electronics with Dr. Dre, creating Beats by Dr. Dre headphones and Beats Music. Beats was acquired by Apple Inc. in 2014 for about $3 billion, significantly enhancing his profile and influence in the music and tech industries. He has been involved in various ventures and has served on multiple boards, including Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., reflecting his ongoing presence in the entertainment ecosystem. Known for shaping artist development and distribution strategies, Iovine remains a high-profile industry veteran.
| Role | Director |
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| Notability | 88/100 |
| Links | Wikipedia |
Board memberships
- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
- Interscope Records / Interscope Geffen A&M
- Beats Electronics (Beats by Dr. Dre)
Awards & honors
- Co-founded Interscope Records (1990)
- Led Interscope Geffen A&M as chairman, expanding the label's influence
- Co-founded Beats Electronics (Beats by Dr. Dre) in 2006