Republic Records has named Wendy Goldstein and Jim Roppo as Co-Presidents, announced today by Co-Founders Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman.
Goldstein has served as President, West Coast Creative since 2019 and is based in the Los Angeles office.
Meanwhile, Roppo has occupied the post of Executive Vice President and General Manager since 2018 and is based in the label’s New York headquarters.
Goldstein became President, West Coast in 2017. She initially joined the label as A&R Consultant in 2009.
She went from Senior Vice President of A&R in 2011 to Executive Vice President in 2014.
Throughout her tenure, according to Republic, she “transformed Ariana Grande, Enrique Iglesias, Julia Michaels, The Weeknd and more into multiplatinum award-winning successes” in addition to signing Billy Porter, John Legend, Jonas Brothers, Kim Petras, and more.
Prior to Republic, she held positions in A&R everywhere from East West Records, Geffen Records, MCA Records, and Capitol/ Priority Records.
A 24-year veteran of Universal Music Group, Roppo has been a part of the Republic family since 2012.
He served as EVP, Marketing & Commerce through 2018 when he became EVP, General Manager. Throughout his tenure, he’s been at the forefront of historical campaigns for the likes of Ariana Grande, Drake, Lil Wayne, Post Malone, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, and many more.
Prior to Republic, he spent 13 years at Island Def Jam Music Group, becoming Senior Vice President of Sales and working on Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, Kanye West, and more.
“I’m looking forward to this amazing new opportunity alongside my good friend Roppo as we usher in Republic’s next era.”
Wendy Goldstein
Goldstein said: “I’ve been very lucky to work with Monte, Avery, and Republic for over two decades now.
“To say it’s been an unbelievable ride is an understatement! They’ve showed me the utmost support and confidence at every turn and continue to inspire me.
“I’m looking forward to this amazing new opportunity alongside my good friend Roppo as we usher in Republic’s next era.”
“There’s no other company like Republic. Monte and Avery empower everyone around them to excel at an unparalleled level.”
Jim Roppo
Roppo added: “There’s no other company like Republic. Monte and Avery empower everyone around them to excel at an unparalleled level.
“The last ten years have been unforgettable, and I’m thankful for their continued trust and belief as I join my incredible Co-President the one and only Wendy Goldstein in this new role.”
“I’m thrilled to make this announcement as we embark on the next chapter of Republic Records.”
Monte Lipman
Chairman/CEO Monte Lipman said: “Wendy and Roppo together are the ultimate dynamic duo. Their leadership spearheading groundbreaking releases and historic campaigns has captured the imagination of our industry while making a tremendous impact on popular culture.
“I’m thrilled to make this announcement as we embark on the next chapter of Republic Records.”
“We can always rely on Roppo and Wendy to not only exceed expectations, but shatter them entirely.”
Avery Lipman
Added Avery Lipman: “We can always rely on Roppo and Wendy to not only exceed expectations, but shatter them entirely.
They’ve been integral to our success up to this point and will be even more crucial to the evolution of our company.”Music Business Worldwide