Wasserman Music Hires Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter In Major Expansion of Agency Leadership Team
January 6, 2025Shivers and Rubin Join Wasserman Music Executive Leadership Team
Leading global music agency Wasserman Music has announced the hiring of prominent industry executives Kevin Shivers, James Rubin, and Cristina Baxter, effective today. Shivers and Rubin will join Wasserman Music’s Executive Leadership Team, marking the group’s biggest expansion since the company’s 2021 launch.
“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 of 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.”
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.
“Wasserman Music is creating an agency for the future – one focused equally on nurturing both the talent they represent and the talent they hire,” said Shivers. “I look forward to helping further Wasserman’s mission of championing artists like no other.”
New York-based Rubin 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.
“I’m thrilled to join the very best team in our industry, bar none,” said Rubin. “With Wasserman’s unmatched resources and services, I look forward to helping my clients’ businesses grow exponentially.”
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.
“Wasserman Music has built more than just an agency,” said Baxter, “It’s a new kind of artist representation company that is innovative, unwaveringly client-focused, and designed to expand opportunities for people of all backgrounds in our industry.”
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About Wasserman Music
Wasserman Music is a leading global agency representing prominent artists across all genres for live performance, touring, brand partnerships, and beyond. We are long-term career development strategists who work with artists to expand their reach and deepen their impact with audiences around the world.
Wasserman Music is part of Wasserman. Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman’s presence spans 28 countries and more than 68 cities, including New York, London, Nashville, Chicago, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
