Wasserman Music Hires Trio Of Prominent Executives From WME In Big Expansion Of Leadership Team

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Wasserman Music has hired three leading industry executives, Kevin Shivers, James Rubin and Cristina Baxter. Shivers and Rubin will join the company’s Executive Leadership Team, marking its biggest leadership expansion since it launched in 2021.

All joined from WME where Shivers and Rubin were Senior Partners in the music division and co-directors of the Hip-Hop/R&B team, while Baxter was SVP, a Partner in the music division and co-director of the Pop and Rock teams.

All have received multiple industry awards and represented top artists, who are expected to follow them to Wasserman Music. Both Shivers and Rubin join as EVP & Managing Executive.

Baxter joins as SVP. Shivers and Baxter are LA based, Rubin is in New York. “Kevin, James, and Cristina are highly respected leaders in the industry who exemplify the values on which our company is built,” said Casey Wasserman, Chairman and CEO. “We’re thrilled to have them join Team Wass during this exciting period of growth for our global music division.” “I’ve long admired Kevin, James, and Cristina as both professionals and people,” added Wasserman Music President Lee Anderson. “It’s gratifying to now refer to some of our toughest competition as our newest teammates and partners.” At WME, Shivers represented global music stars including Tyler, The Creator, Kali Uchis, Snoop Dogg, Lil Baby, Kid Cudi, Summer Walker, Kevin Abstract, Solange and Jimmy Butler.