McDaniels Named CEO of Beatport

Music industry exec and media and technology entrepreneur, Robb McDaniels, has been named CEO of Beatport, described as “the leading online music store for DJs and the global dance music community.” Randy Phillips, President/CEO of BeatPort’s parent company, LiveStyle, Inc, remarked, “Beatport is in a period of resurgent growth and has recently returned to profitability. We are excited to have Robb take the reins of Beatport during this time and look forward to his innovative leadership to continue Beatport’s upward user trends, including the company’s increased visitors, users, and track sales.”

McDaniels commented, “I have known Beatport since its birth in 2004 as the preeminent DJ download store in the world. Ever since they easily convinced me to sign up INgrooves as a content partner, I have worked closely with many of the talented executives and passionate employees at the company. I know that Beatport, in partnership with its parent company LiveStyle, has the ingredients to dramatically increase the positive impact it can have on the dance and DJ community. We are looking forward to reigniting both innovation and value creation for our partners and customers at Beatport in 2018 and beyond.”

McDaniels was the Founder and CEO of INgrooves, and most recently served as a Venture Partner for Dubai-based investment company TechInvest. In early 2016, he launched Faction Entertainment, with a client list including Thievery Corporation, Bonnie McKee, Slightly Stoopid, Youngblood Hawke, Jamestown Revival, and Phantoms. While serving as Beatport CEO, McDaniels will continue to retain an interest in and be an executive advisor to both TechInvest and Faction Entertainment, which will be expanding its presence with the dance & electronic community.