Deborah Dugan Bio, Wiki

Deborah Dugan is an American executive who was the first woman to be the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Recording Academy a position she held from August 1, 2019, to January 16, 2020. On March 2, 2020, she was officially fired by Recording Academy.

During her early years working in the music industry, she worked for EMI, Capitol Records, and SBK Records. She has served as CEO of (RED), which was co-founded by Bobby Shriver and Bono. The nonprofit foundation is aimed at the eradication of AIDS.

Prior to (RED), she was President of Disney Publishing Worldwide, a $2 billion retail division of the Walt Disney Company. Additionally, she served as Senior Advisor to the Tribeca Enterprises Board and spent eight years as Executive Vice President at EMI/Capitol Records.

Deborah Dugan Recording Academy Presidency

On May 8, 2019, the Board of Trustees of The Recording Academy confirmed that Deborah would be the next President & CEO of The Recording Academy. She began her tenure as President of The Recording Academy on August 1, 2019, succeeding Neil Portnow as President. She is the first woman to serve as President of the Recording Academy.

On January 16, 2020, Deborah was relieved of her duties as President and CEO and placed on administrative leave from the organization. Harvey Mason Jr., Recording Academy Chairman took over as interim President and Chief Executive Officer.

Deborah Dugan Age

Dugan’s age is not known. She has not provided her year or date of birth hence it is not known she celebrates her birthday.

Deborah Dugan Height

Dugan stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches.

Deborah Dugan Parents

Her mother was named Connie and she passed away in May 2022 at the age of 94. Even so, she has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. It is also not known if she has any siblings.

Deborah Dugan Husband

Dugan has not provided any information about her husband. She has three children, two sons, Lucas and Eric, and a daughter, Amanda. Lucas got engaged to his fiance, Becca in November 2022 while Eric graduated from law school in June 2022. Amanda was born on 3rd September 2002 and is 21 years old.

Deborah Dugan Salary

Dugan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Deborah Dugan Net Worth

Dugan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million.

Deborah Dugan Fired

Dugan was fired by Recording Academy on March 2, 2020. Her attorneys are fuming over the Recording Academy’s decision to fire their client, and to “immediately leak that information to the press.” “The Academy’s decision to terminate Ms. Dugan and immediately leak that information to the press further demonstrates that it will stop at nothing to protect and maintain a culture of misogyny, discrimination, sexual harassment, corruption, and conflicts of interest,” Dugan’s lawyers, Douglas H. Wigdor and Michael J. Willemin of Wigdor LLP said in a statement on Monday. “The decision is despicable and, in due course, the Academy, its leadership, and its attorneys will be held accountable under the law.” Her attorneys will have “further comment later today,” they told TheWrap.

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