Wasserman Music has recently made significant announcements regarding the hiring of experienced agents Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter. This move signifies a major expansion for Wasserman Music’s executive leadership team, marking a pivotal moment since the company’s inception in 2021.
Kevin Shivers: Los Angeles-Based EVP & Managing Executive
Shivers, based in Los Angeles, joins Wasserman Music as the EVP & managing executive. With a background at WME, he served as a senior partner in the agency’s music division and co-director of the hip-hop/R&B team. Shivers represented a diverse roster of artists including Tyler, The Creator, Kali Uchis, Snoop Dogg, Lil Baby, Kid Cudi, Summer Walker, Kevin Abstract, Solange, and Jimmy Butler.
James Rubin: New York-Based EVP & Managing Executive
Rubin, based in New York, also joins Wasserman Music as the EVP & managing executive. Previously at WME, he held the position of senior partner in the music division and co-director of the Hip-Hop/R&B team. Rubin’s client roster included global artists such as Travis Scott, Tyler, The Creator, Solange, Bryson Tiller, Wiz Khalifa, and others.
Cristina Baxter: Los Angeles-Based Senior VP
Baxter, also based in Los Angeles, joins Wasserman Music as the senior VP. Formerly a partner at WME’s music division and co-director of the pop and rock teams, she represented artists like André 3000, Kygo, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sofi Tukker, Kali Uchis, and more.
Although it remains unclear which artists will join the three executives at Wasserman Music, the addition of Shivers, Rubin, and Baxter is highly anticipated within the industry.
Casey Wasserman, Chairman and CEO of Wasserman, expressed his excitement about the new hires, stating, “Kevin, James, and Cristina are highly respected leaders in the industry who embody the values of our company. We are thrilled to welcome them to Team Wass during this period of growth for our global music division.”
Wasserman Music President Lee Anderson added, “I have long admired Kevin, James, and Cristina both professionally and personally. It is rewarding to now consider some of our toughest competitors as our newest teammates and partners.”
FAQs
Q: What positions have Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter been hired for at Wasserman Music?
A: Kevin Shivers and James Rubin have joined as EVP & managing executives, while Cristina Baxter has been hired as a senior VP at Wasserman Music.
Q: Which artists were represented by Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter in their previous roles?
A: Kevin Shivers represented artists like Tyler, The Creator, Kali Uchis, Snoop Dogg, and more. James Rubin worked with artists such as Travis Scott, Solange, and Wiz Khalifa. Cristina Baxter’s clients included André 3000, Kygo, Carly Rae Jepsen, and others.
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