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Jim Lucchese

President (beginning 1/25) · Berklee College of Music INC

President (beginning 1/25) at Berklee College of Music INC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 3 organizations on the Form 990 record.

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Reported as President (beginning 1/25) of Berklee College of Music INC, based in Boston, MA.

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Also listed as Director of The Fenway Alliance INC, uncompensated.

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Also listed as Director of Professional Arts Consortium INC, uncompensated.

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Biography Web-sourced

Jim Lucchese is a prominent music industry executive and academic administrator, slated to become the fifth president of Berklee College of Music in January 2025. He is recognized for his dedication to artist advocacy and innovation, having held leadership roles at significant music technology companies.

Lucchese previously served as CEO of Sofar Sounds and The Echo Nest, and was instrumental in founding Spotify for Artists. A Boston native and a drummer since high school, his deep connection to music and the arts community is evident through his career trajectory and advisory roles.

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Tenure here

2009 (earliest known involvement with Berklee advisory committees, which aligns with the mission of Professional Arts Consortium Inc.)

Earlier career

President, Berklee College of Music (effective January 2025)
CEO, Sofar Sounds (2019 - 2025)
Founding Global Head of Creator team (Spotify for Artists), Spotify (2014 - 2019)
Fellow, Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard Law School (2017-2018)
CEO, The Echo Nest (2007 - 2014)
Artist-side music attorney, Greenberg Traurig (prior to 2007)

Education

Georgetown University · Juris Doctor (magna cum laude)2005
Boston College · Bachelor of Arts (English and Music)1994
Berklee College of Music · Summer performance program1989

Standing

Recognition & press

Fifth President of Berklee College of Music (effective January 2025)Served on Berklee advisory committees since 2009, including the Presidential Advisory Council, the Institute for Creative Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, and the Pre-College, Online, and Professional Programs Advisory CommitteeRecognized as a pioneering music industry executive and dedicated artist advocate

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Berklee College of Music INC President (beginning 1/25) · $460.3M revenue · Boston, MATHE MISSION OF BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC IS TO EDUCATE, TRAIN, AND DEVELOP STUDENTS TO EXCEL IN THE PERFORMING ARTS.Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

The Fenway Alliance INC Director · $299K revenue · Boston, MAOUR GOAL IS TO ENHANCE THE DISTRICT, CREATING A 5-MILE AREA IN THE CITY OF BOSTON THAT REMAINS AND GROWS IN ITS UNIQUELY RICH ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL…Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII