Universal Music Group‘s Republic has appointed industry veteran Kevin Lipson as its first-ever Chief Revenue Officer, Republic President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Roppo announced Monday (November 18).
In his expanded role, Lipson will oversee revenue strategies across Republic Corps Collective, UMG’s East Coast-based group of labels that includes Republic Records, Mercury Records, Def Jam Recordings, and Island Records.
Lipson’s responsibilities encompass managing a team that handles streaming, e-commerce, data analytics, retail partnerships, gaming initiatives, sports marketing, media planning, and catalog management.
