Stephen Swid

Stephen Swid
Born
Stephen Claar Swid

(1940-10-26)October 26, 1940
Manhattan, New York City
DiedOctober 6, 2019(2019-10-06) (aged 78)
Bronx, New York City
NationalityAmerican
EducationOhio State University
Occupation(s)Businessman and investor
Known forfounding of SBK Entertainment
SpouseNan G. Swid
Children3

Stephen Claar Swid (October 26, 1940 – October 6, 2019)[1] was an American businessman and investor. He served as the chairman and chief executive officer of SESAC, Inc., one of the three performing rights organizations in the US.

Swid was also noted for founding SBK Entertainment and was also previously the co-owner of General Felt Industries, Sheller-Globe Corporation, Knoll International and the 21 Club, along with partner Marshall Cogan.

  1. ^ Sisario, Ben (October 10, 2019). "Stephen Swid, Music Licensing Innovator, Is Dead at 78". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2019-10-10. Retrieved October 11, 2019.