Clive Davis

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Clive Jay Davis has been the Chief Creative Officer of Sony BMG Music Entertainment since April 2008. Mr. Davis founded Arista Records, Inc. in 1975 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and President. He also founded of J Records. Mr. Davis serves as the Chief Executive Officer of BMG North America. Mr. Davis served as the President of CBS Records until 1974. Mr. Davis served as a Consultant to Columbia Pictures Industries record and music operations, which included the Bell Records label and its various subsidiaries since May 1974. Mr. Davis serves as the Chairman and Director of BMG North America. Mr. Davis received BA degree from New York University and received a LLB degree from Harvard University, Cambridge, MA.