Wasserman Music has announced the biggest expansion of its leadership team since the company’s launch in 2021, with the hire of three former WME senior agents.
The global talent agency has hired industry executives Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter (pictured left to right), with Shivers and Rubin joining its Executive Leadership Team.
Los Angeles-based Shivers joins Wasserman Music as EVP & managing executive from WME, where he was a senior partner in the agency’s music division and co-director of its Hip-Hop/R&B team. 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.
A longtime advocate for diverse representation in the entertainment industry, Shivers has been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades, including Billboard’s 2024 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players Choice Award and Pollstar’s Impact 50.
New York-based Rubin also joins Wasserman Music as EVP & managing executive from WME, where he was a senior partner in the agency’s music division and co-director of its Hip-Hop/R&B team. At WME, Rubin represented an array of chart-toppers and Grammy winners globally, including Travis Scott, Tyler, The Creator, Solange, Bryson Tiller, Wiz Khalifa, and many others. He is the recipient of multiple industry awards including Agent of the Year at the annual UK LIVE Awards and Billboard’s 40 Under 40 and R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players lists.
Los Angeles-based Baxter joins Wasserman Music as Senior Vice President from WME, where she was a partner in the agency’s music division and co-director of its Pop and Rock teams. At WME, Baxter represented numerous major artists globally, including André 3000, Kygo, Carly Rae Jepsen, SOFI TUKKER, Kali Uchis, and many others. She is the recipient of numerous industry awards, including Billboard’s 40 Under 40 and Pollstar’s Women of Live.
“Kevin, James, and Cristina are highly respected leaders in the industry who exemplify the values on which our company is built,” said Wasserman CEO Casey Wasserman. “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,” said Wasserman Music president Lee Anderson. “It’s gratifying to now refer to some of our toughest competition as our newest teammates and partners.”
