Mathew Knowles (born January 9, 1952) is an American record executive, businessman and university lecturer. He is best known for being the manager of Destiny's Child. He also managed the beginning of solo careers of his daughters Beyoncé and Solange Knowles.
Knowles is the founder of Music World Entertainment, which embraces country, gospel and children's music. Thanks for his successes, Knowles is an active and longtime voting member of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) and serves on its Grammy Board Committee.