Background
Asher, MArtin Richard was born on March 1, 1932 in New York City. Son of George Joseph and Rose (Rosenblatt) Asher.
lawyer record company executive
Asher, MArtin Richard was born on March 1, 1932 in New York City. Son of George Joseph and Rose (Rosenblatt) Asher.
Bachelor, Tufts University, 1953. Juris Doctor, Cornell University, 1956.
Associate Raphael, Searles, Levin, Vischi & Paul G. Marshall, Esq., New York City, 1958-1961. Partner Asher, Beldock and Kushnik, 1961-1966. With Columbia Broadcasting System Records, 1966-1983, managing director London, 1972-1975.
President Columbia Broadcasting System International, 1975-1979. Deputy president, chief operating officer Columbia Broadcasting System Records Group, 1979-1983. Also president Columbia Broadcasting System Records Division.
Partner Arrow, Edelstein, Gross & Asher, since 1983. Senior vice president Warner Communications, Inc., 1984-1985. President, chief executive officer Polygram Records, Inc., since 1985.
Dobbs Ferry (New York ) Democratic district leader, 1958-1960. Served as 1st lieutenant United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1956-1958. Member International Federation Phonograph Industries (vice president, director), Records Industry Association American (board directors), Electrical Arts (board directors), National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (member president's advisory council).
Married Sheila Delores Siegal, June 27, 1954. Children: Jeffrey David, Jonathan Andrew, Janet Maxine.