Republic Taps Facey As EVP/Global Marketing
• Republic Records welcomes Ben Facey as Executive Vice President of Global Marketing & Digital Strategy. In this newly established post, Facey will plan, implement, and shepherd international marketing campaigns and digital initiatives for Republic’s entire roster.
In making the announcement, Republic EVP/GM Jim Roppo commented, “Ben is a world-class marketer, and we’re thrilled to have him lead the Republic global marketing team. He’s respected and loved by many of the artists on our roster and will prove invaluable to our continued expansion into the international music community.”
Facey embarks on his new adventure after five years as GM Media & Audience at Universal Music Australia. He previously spent five years at Foxtel as Head of Marketing, running the company’s marketing efforts for five music brands. Earlier in his music industry journey Facey logged 12 years at Warner Music Australia. A lifelong music fan, Facey launched his career in bands around Australia before jumping into the label world.
Facey remarked, “I’ve watched Monte and Avery Lipman and Jim Roppo operate this label very differently than all of the other labels. They’re as hungry as it gets. They want victory so intensely it puts a smile on your face to go to work. They’re a winning team with an impeccable roster that keeps growing every day. Personally, when you get a call from Republic that they’d love for you to be EVP of Global Marketing, it’s an honor. I told my wife, ‘Challenge is great. Sitting outside of your comfort zone is even better.’ So, we packed up our lives in Australia and moved to America to embark on this journey with the best team in the business.” Facey is now based at Republic’s New York City HQ.
