Mathew Knowles

Mathew Knowles is a highly inspirational figure with expertise spanning multiple fields, including music and entertainment, diversity and inclusion, entrepreneurship, sales, leadership, marketing and health and wellness. The mastermind behind icons such as Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, Solange and Le’ Andrea Johnson, he has sold over 450 million records worldwide, 20 of which have been number-one albums. He has also led a distinguished corporate career with notable Fortune 500 organisations, generating over $5B in value and over $100M in acquisitions and exits. Passionate about giving back to the next generation, Mathew is an eloquent speaker with a wealth of knowledge on high performance, entrepreneurship, adversity, leadership, teamwork, and mental health.

Highly educated, Mathew has a BS in Business Administration and a BA in Economics from Fisk University. He also holds an MBA in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture and a PhD in Business Administration in Strategic Leadership and Organizational Culture from Cornerstone Christian Bible College. He began his career as a Communications Consultant at AT&T before becoming a Sales Representative at Pitney-Bowes. In 1978, Mathew became a Senior Sales and Marketing Executive at Xerox Corporation, where he was named worldwide #1 salesperson on multiple occasions during his decade of service. Following that, he joined Phillips Medical Systems as an MRI & CT Sales Specialist before becoming the owner of Headliners Salon in 1988.

In 1990, Mathew became a Neuro Surgical Specialist at Johnson and Johnson and later Chief Marketing Officer at House of Dereon Apparel. Since 1992, he has been the owner and CEO of Music World Entertainment Corporation. He is also Dean of the Black Music Industry Certification Program at the National Museum of African American Music. Recognised for his contributions to multiple industries, Mathew received the Springboard Memphis Impact Award in Entertainment, the Leadership and Service Excellence Award from B-Excellent and the Living Legend Award from the Living Legends Foundation. He has also been named a LinkedIn Top Voice in acknowledgement of his digital content expertise.

Representing Black success in the corporate world, Mathew’s journey to success has not been straightforward. Growing up in segregated Alabama and being the subject of racism, he has undergone several trials and tribulations before achieving noteworthy success in a world where the odds were stacked against him. Overcoming adversity to establish an illustrious career, he has worked with prominent figures, including The O’Jays, Earth, Wind & Fire and Chaka Khan, in addition to walking down the red carpet at the Grammys. Translating his life experiences into valuable tips and techniques for success, when hired for speaking presentations, Mathew motivates audiences to develop peak performance, innovation, resilience, and a robust work ethic. Hire Mathew Knowles now!