Industry Aug 18, 2026

Julie Swidler on 18 years at Sony Music, Clive Davis, and what comes next

MBW speaks with Swidler about her education under the late Clive Davis, how she handles the screamers and the dreamers, the fight to drag the Grammys into the present Source

Originally published by Music Business Worldwide
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Julie Swidler on 18 years at Sony Music, Clive Davis, and what comes next

Julie Swidler reflected on her 18-year tenure at Sony Music, including her mentorship under Clive Davis. She discussed her methods for managing diverse personalities and her efforts to modernize the Grammy Awards. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.