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The Shero Hall of Fame 2002 Inductees


Jean Riggins
Executive Vice President and General Manger, Universal Records

 

"As one of the music industry's most creative executives, Jean Riggins continues to be a key building block in the growth of Universal Records." "Her tremendous knowledge of the market and natural sensitivity towards the needs of recording artists have dramatically improved our company," as stated by Doug Morris, Chairman and CEO of the Universal Music Group. This statement was made when Jean Riggins was named Executive Vice President and General Manager of Universal Records. Formerly, Ms Riggins had served as President of Black Music for the label.

 

Jean Riggins is no stranger to success and powerful positions. Prior to joining Universal, Jean Riggins served as Senior Vice President, Black Music at Arista Records where she worked closely with such multi-platinum artists and producers like Whitney Houston, LA Reid, and Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Aretha Franklin, Kenny G., Dallas Austin and many more. During her tenure at Arista, Jean founded the "Arista Reaching and Teaching (ART) campaign, which raised monies to bolster various under funded inner-city community based projects.

 

Before Arista, Ms Riggins served as Vice President and General Manager, Black Music at Capitol Records. During her tenure at Capitol, she also headed the Marketing division and was instrumental in the careers of such artists as CeCe Winans, MC Hammer, Steve Miller, Bonnie Raitt, Doobie Brothers, Tina Turner and many others.

 

Jean Riggins, a torchbearer and bright shining light of inspiration for women in the industry and anyone desiring a successful career in music and entertainment. Her most recent promotion recognizes the job she had already been performing. Her history in the industry reflects uncommon leadership, a keen sense of strategy in an extensive variety of situations and an unwavering commitment to her craft.

 

We salute Jean Riggins... A NABFEME Shero!

 



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