Lipson Upped To EVP/Commerce @ Republic

• Republic Records has promoted Kevin Lipson to Executive Vice President of Commerce, Streaming, and Digital Strategy.

The announcement was made by Republic EVP/GM Jim Roppo, who said, “Kevin is a true leader in every sense of the word whose forward-thinking vision has been integral to the sustained success of superstars and breaking talent alike. He has redefined and expanded the role of our Commerce team, setting a new benchmark for the industry. It’s with great pride and excitement that I congratulate him on this well-deserved promotion.”

Lipson is a 22-year veteran of Universal Music Group who has served as Senior Vice President of Commerce since 2014. He previously held several senior level management positions within the Universal family of labels — Republic, Island, Def Jam, UMe and UMG’s commercial partnership division in L.A. and New York. Fun Fact: Lipson recently discovered and helped sign Island’s pop songwriting and production duo Loote.

Commenting on his elevation, Lipson said, “It’s an honor to continue working with Jim, Monteand Avery Lipman, and the entire team. This isn’t just a job; this is a lifestyle for everyone in the building. We’re all highly competitive, supportive of each other, and focused on achieving the same goal. The Republic leadership is constantly pushing for innovation, and it’s a call our department is excited to heed. I love what I do, and I can’t imagine a better place to do it.”