Impact 50 Index Page - Pollstar News

Welcome to Pollstar’s inaugural Impact 50 list, honoring the executives who will most impact the touring industry in the coming year. Compiled by the Pollstar editorial team with input from the industry, the list represents individuals who excelled in our business with such attributes as creativity, leadership, artist development/career longevity, fan engagement and commitment to excellence. Read More>>

Most Impactful Executive Of 2019

Michael Rapino President and CEO, Live Nation

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

Irving Azoff Chairman, CEO, The Azoff Company Henry Cardenas Founder and CEO, Cárdenas Marketing Network Corrie Christopher Martin Music Executive Leadership Group, Paradigm Talent Agency Allison McGregor Head of Music Marketing, Creative Artists Agency Paul Tollett President/CEO, Goldenvoice Entertainment

The Visionaries Executives who see things before others do.

Coran Capshaw Founder, Red Light Management Marc GeigerPartner and Head of Music, WME John Meglen President and Co-CEO, Concerts West Jared Smith President, Ticketmaster Tom Windish Music Executive Leadership Group, Paradigm Talent Agency

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

Makan Delrahim Assistant U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice Allison Kaye President, SB Projects Jeff Krones Agent, Creative Artists Agency Bob Roux President, U.S. Concerts, Live Nation Stacy Vee VP Festival Talent, Goldenvoice Kathy Willard CFO, Live Nation Entertainment

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

Shawn Gee President, Live Nation Urban; Partner, Maverick Rob Light Head of Music, Creative Artists Agency Don Muller Partner, WME Rob Prinz Co-Head of Worldwide Concerts, ICM Partners Marlene Tsuchii Co-Head of International Touring & Music Agent, Creative Artists Agency David Zedeck Global Head of Music, UTA

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

Ali Harnell President and Chief Strategy Officer, Live Nation / Women Nation Brian O’Connell President of Country Touring, Live Nation Randy Phillips President and CEO, LiveStyle Pasquale Rotella Founder & CEO, Insomniac Events Danny Wimmer Founder & President/Chief Creative Officer, Danny Wimmer Presents

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

Dennis Arfa Founder and Chairman, Artist Group International Marty Diamond Head of Global Music, Paradigm Talent Agency Rick Mueller President – North America, AEG Presents Natalia Nastaskin General Manager, Global Music Group, UTA Debra Rathwell SVP, Global Touring, AEG Presents Mitch RoseCo-Head of Contemporary Music for North America, CAA

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

Michele BernsteinPartner, WME Jennifer Breithaupt Global Consumer CMO, Citi Deborah CurtisVP Global Partnerships, AMEX Kate McMahon Executive Vice President, Messina Touring Group Kelly StricklandSVP, U.S. Concerts Tour Marketing, Live Nation Russell Wallach President of Media & Sponsorships, Live Nation

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

Cara LewisOwner and Founder, Cara Lewis Group Nick NuciforoHead of Comedy Touring, UTA Brent SmithPartner, WME Marsha VlasicPresident, Artist Group International Jay WilliamsPartner & Co-Head, WME Nashville

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

Arthur FogelChairman of Global Music and President of Global Touring, Live Nation Tariq CherifCo-Founder, Rolling Loud Festival Jay MarcianoCOO, AEG; Chairman and CEO, AEG Presents Louis MessinaFounder, Messina Touring Group John L. ReeseFounder and Owner, Synergy Global Entertainment, Inc

The Impact 50 Reception: The Best of the Live Business

Impact 50 Contributors:
Ryan Borba, Eric Renner Brown, Phil Gallo, Andy Gensler, Holly Gleason, Don Muret, Glenn Peoples, Sarah Pittman, Francisco Rendon, Craig Rosen, Deborah Speer, Roy Trakin, Ray Waddell

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