*1948 US, The Bronx
A.k.a. Thomas Daniel Mottola T.D. Valentine
Thomas Daniel "Tommy" Mottola (born July 1, 1948) is an American music executive. He is the co-owner of Casablanca Records in a joint venture with the Universal Music Group. He headed Sony Music Entertainment, parent of the Columbia label, for nearly 15 years.Mottola helped Hall and Oates land a record deal and several high-profile endorsements. He was also recognized for successfully using new mediums for promotion, like music videos and corporate sponsorship for music tours.