Wasserman Music significantly expands its leadership team with the addition of three prominent executives from WME.
Wasserman Music continues its expansion with the addition of three high-profile executives from WME . Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter will join the company's leadership team, marking Wasserman's largest expansion since its launch in 2021. Shivers and Rubin, both with extensive experience in the music industry, will assume the roles of executive vice president and managing executive. Baxter, known for her work with pop and rock artists, will join as senior vice president.
Shivers, who spent 16 years at WME, rose from the mailroom to partner in the music department, overseeing the hip-hop division and managing global A&R. He is known for representing artists like Tyler, The Creator, Snoop Dogg, Kid Cudi, Solange and Lil Baby, and for his advocacy of diverse representation and mentorship of rising industry leaders. Rubin, who spent nine years at WME, was a senior partner and co-head of the hip-hop/R&B team, representing artists like Wiz Khalifa and Travis Scott. Prior to WME, he led the International Division for Urban Touring and specialized in international markets at The Agency Group in London. Baxter, also based in Los Angeles, joined WME in 2011 as an assistant and rose to partner and co-director of the pop and rock teams. She has represented artists like André 3000, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sofi Tukker, Kygo, and others. All three executives expressed excitement about joining Wasserman Music, praising its innovative and artist-focused approach
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