HYBE AMERICA Appoints Ethiopia Habtemariam as President of Music | Region

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan 8, 2026–

HYBE AMERICA today announced the appointment of Ethiopia Habtemariam as President of Music, effective immediately. A highly respected executive and cultural leader, Habtemariam joins HYBE AMERICA as the company continues to expand its influence across music, fandom, and global culture. In this role, Habtemariam will help advance HYBE AMERICA’s long-term growth strategy, spearheading A&R and artist development initiatives across the company’s label ecosystem and identifying new creative and commercial opportunities at the intersection of music, culture, and fandom. She will also play a key role in expanding HYBE AMERICA’s presence in Atlanta, her hometown and a global epicenter of R&B and hip-hop, further strengthening Quality Control’s presence and impact as Atlanta’s premier music company.

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