Impact 50 2021 Index Page

In this issue, Pollstar proudly reveals the 2021 edition of the Impact 50 list, which has in three years became a tentpole franchise for us, and a list that we feel accurately reflects the executives who are having an impact in the live entertainment industry. Compiled by the Pollstar editorial team with input from the industry, the list represents individuals who embodied such attributes as creativity, innovation, strategic management, financial success, leadership, artist development and career longevity, vision, fan engagement, consistency and commitment to excellence.  Read More>>

Transcending Confines

Lance “KC” Jackson and Bill ReevesCo-Founders, Roadies of Color United

The Influencers Executives making moves that change the way others operate and challenge the status quo.

Dayna Frank CEO, First Avenue and Board President, NIVA Heather Lowery President and CEO, Femme It Forward Pasquale Rotella Founder and CEO, Insomniac Noelle Scaggs Founder, Diversify The Stage; Co-Lead, Fitz & The Tantrums

The Visionaries Executives who see things before others do.

Mary Hilliard Harrington Artist Manager at Red Light Management and Chairman of the Board of the Country Music Association Michael RapinoPresident and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment Dre London CEO, London Entertainment / AUX Live Paul Tollett President and CEO, Goldenvoice Coran Capshaw Founder, Red Light Management

The Deciders Executives who are out there making impactful decisions that impact markets, artists, shows, tours and companies.

Rob Light Head of Music, Partner, and Managing Director, CAA Robert Gibbs Head of Music, Partner, ICM Partners Samantha Kirby YohCo-Head of Worldwide Music, UTA Jonathan AzuFounder and CEO, Culture Collective Bob RouxPresident of U.S. Concerts, Live Nation Jay MarcianoChairman and CEO, AEG Presents and COO, Office of the Chairman, AEG

The Builders Executives playing critical roles in building sustainable careers and companies

Charles Attal and Charlie Walker Co-Founders, C3 Presents Lucy Dickins Co-Head of Music, WME Becky Gardenhire Partner and Co-Head of Nashville Office, WME Robin Shaw Upstaging, Inc. Mark YovichPresident, Ticketmaster David Zedeck Partner and Co-Head of Worldwide Music, UTA

The Disruptors Executives behind the ideas that disrupt the industry in positive ways.

Danny Wimmer Founder, Danny Wimmer Presents T. Farris Manager, Roc Nation Paul Davison Co-Founder and CEO, Clubhouse Sherry Saeedi Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer, Veeps Casey Wasserman Chairman and CEO, Wasserman Group Lauren Sullivan Co-Founder/Co-Executive Director, REVERB

The Caretakers Executives making the right moves to keep careers, companies, shows, the business, rolling. Operators as opposed to architects.

Dennis Arfa Chairman, AGI Carole Kinzel Music Agent, CAA Isabel Guzman Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration Cara Lewis Owner and Founder, Cara Lewis Group (CLG) Laura Segura Executive Director, MusiCares

The Engagers Executives who are doing exciting things in fan engagement. People whose work makes for memorable events.

Brian O’ConnellPresident of Country Touring, Live Nation Entertainment Ali Harnell President and Chief Strategy Officer, Live Nation Women Yves C. PierreConcerts Agent, ICM Partners Sara Bollwinkel Senior Vice President, Wasserman Music Phil QuistMusic Agent, CAA Michael StricklandFounder, Bandit Lites

The Negotiators Executives whose expertise, influence, track record and success command respect and make things happen.

Kirk SommerPartner and Co-Head of Music, WME Berkeley ReinholdPresident, Business and Law Office of Berkeley Reinhold Marty DiamondCo-EVP and Managing Executive, Wasserman Music Nadia PrescherCo-Founder, Madison House & National Independent Talent Organization Frank RileyFounder, High Road Touring and Co-Founder, NITO Kathy WillardCFO, Live Nation Entertainment

The Maestros Executives who have a concept and vision and turn it into a brilliant show or event.

Henry CárdenasFounder and CEO, Cárdenas Marketing Network Judi MarmelCo-Founder and President, Levity Live Lesley OlenikVP Touring, U.S. Concerts, Live Nation Entertainment Alex HodgesCEO, Nederlander Concerts Shawn GeePresident, Live Nation Urban and Partner, Maverick

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Impact 50 Contributors:
Ryan Borba, Eric Renner Brown, Andy Gensler, Holly Gleason, Gideon Gottfried, Sarah Pittman, Francisco Rendon,  Deborah Speer,  Ray Waddell