Hybe America names former Motown Records chair Ethiopia Habtemariam as president of music

Hybe America announced Friday that it has appointed Ethiopia Habtemariam, former chair and CEO of Motown Records, as president of music. In the newly created role, Habtemariam will oversee artist and repertoire, or A&R and artist development across Hybe America’s labels, while leading the company’s mid- to long-term growth strategy. She will also focus on identifying new business opportunities at the intersection of music, culture and fandom, and on strengthening the profile and influence of QC