Over the next decade, Dr. Knowles's leadership extended to other ventures, including Music World/Sanctuary Urban, where he was the division president from 2002 to 2009.
LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA, August 15, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Mathew E. Knowles, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Knowles is a distinguished music executive, entrepreneur, educator, public speaker, and motivator who has significantly contributed to the entertainment industry and other sectors during his extensive career. As the founder and president of Music World Entertainment Corporation, he has led his company for over 30 years, establishing it as a prominent entity in the music world.
Highlighting his success in the entertainment sector, Dr. Knowles has served as the producer for over 100 award-winning multiplatinum albums across many genres, including soundtracks such as "The Master of Disguise," "Fighting Temptations," and "Dreamgirls," which are all part of his Music World label. He also served as the executive producer of the film "Obsessed," a 2009 thriller that topped the U.S. box office during its first week and grossed over $73 million worldwide.
Among other ventures, Dr. Knowles has become an accomplished author with several publications, including "The DNA of Achievers," "The Emancipation of Slaves Through Music," "Racism From the Eyes of a Child," "Media & PR in a Digital Age," and "Destiny's Child: The Untold Story."
Dr. Knowles is presently involved in various projects, including a documentary about Destiny's Child and an upcoming book. He also remains passionate about public speaking.
Before launching to stardom, Dr. Knowles's career began in retail as a sales specialist at Xerox from 1978 to 1980 before transitioning to Xerox Medical Systems as a salesperson between 1980 and 1988. He then served as a CT and MRI sales specialist at Phillips Medical Systems from 1988 to 1992. During this period, Dr. Knowles also ventured into business ownership as the co-owner of Headliners Hair & Nail Salon between 1982 and 1998. In 1992, he joined Codman, a division of Johnson & Johnson, as a sales and marketing specialist. That same year, he launched Music World Entertainment, where he continues to serve as the president.
Over the next decade, Dr. Knowles's leadership extended to other ventures, including Music World/Sanctuary Urban, where he was the division president from 2002 to 2009. Additionally, he was chief marketing officer at Beyond Production (House of Dereon-Dereon-Miss Tina brands) between 2001 and 2009.
In addition to his business endeavors, Dr. Knowles has significantly contributed to academia. He has been a visiting professor at the London College of Contemporary Music since 2021 and at Pepperdine University since 2022. Previously, he was a professor at Texas Southern University from 2008 to 2017 and a visiting professor at Prairie View A&M University from 2017 to 2021.
Dr. Knowles's academic achievements have been crucial to his professional journey. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in economics and business administration from Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration in strategic leadership and organizational culture and a Doctor of Philosophy in business administration from Cornerstone Christian University. Furthering his education, Dr. Knowles completed professional development courses in cultural intelligence and ethical leadership at Harvard University.
In light of his hard work, Mathew has earned numerous awards in the music industry. However, his most notable achievement remains seeing his daughters Solange and Beyoncé's dreams come true and having the opportunity to play a part in their success.
Mr. Knowles attributes his good fortune to several factors, including his humble upbringing in Alabama. Despite their lack of formal education, his parents were second-generation entrepreneurs who instilled in him the belief that he could achieve anything he set his mind to so long as he found his passion and worked hard. This foundation has been pivotal in shaping who he is today.
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