Brenda Andrews
Senior Vice President, Rondor Music International
Brenda Andrews is Senior Vice President
of Rondor Music International Music, the world's largest independent
music publisher. Ebony magazine recognized and included Ms
Andrews in the article, "One Hundred Best and Brightest
Black Women in Corporate America," the title says it
all. Brenda's ingredients for her success combine strong spirituality
with hard work.
Brenda's ascent took time. Her remarkable
career began 32 years ago when she was hired as a receptionist
at Rondor Music International. Even then she was sure of what
she wanted – to be a major force in the entertainment
industry. Her hard work, faith, loyalty and talent got her
there.
Brenda's days are filled meeting with the
creative staff and working with writers. At Rondor, she is
considered the GODMOTHER because of her open door policy and
her sincere regard for those she works with. The respect she
commands from the music and entertainment industry is evident
by a quick perusal of her phone log.
Brenda's nights are busy as well, filled
with concerts, showcases and/or club dates. And in between,
there's always the music to be listened to whether at home,
in the office or car because as Brenda notes, "the exciting
part of my work as publisher, is keeping as many steps ahead
of the public as I can, and being able to predict new tastes
and trends."
Because of Brenda's talent of anticipating
those needs, she has had many hit songs with scores of top
artists including Deborah Cox, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston,
Natalie Cole and Diana Ross.
The roster of writers that Brenda works
with today is equally impressive: Shep Crawford, "Nobody's
Supposed To be Here" and "We Can't Be Friends"
Will Jennings, "My Heart Will Go On," from the motion
picture Titanic.
Brenda Andrews has a strong sense of social
responsibility, which was noted by her peers when the NAACP
presented her with the Community Image Award and recognized
her with their salute of Black Women of Achievement. In 1994,
the International Association of African American Music honored
Brenda for promoting, protecting and perpetuating African
American music globally. The Black Entertainment and Sports
Lawyers Association also honored her that same year. The National
Black MBA named Brenda Andrews its Music Publishing Executive
of the Year and Impact Trade Magazine and its annual Power
Jam Conference has proudly established The Brenda Andrews
Music Publishing Award.
Brenda has served on the Board of Directors
with the Los Angeles Urban League, Big Sisters Inc. and the
advisory Board of Kwanzaa. As busy as she is, Brenda always
has time to devote to her family. She attributes her achievements
to their unwavering support and also to a steadfast belief
that with having God in one's life, anything is possible.
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