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Live Nation elects Rich Paul to board of directors

Live Nation Entertainment today announced the election of Rich Paul to its board of directors.

Paul is the founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group, as well as head of sports at UTA where he also serves on the board. UTA invested in Klutch in 2019 and the two companies recently opened an Atlanta office, setting up a full-service base of operations in the city for artists, athletes, musicians and brands.

Paul represents some of the world’s top athletes, helping them make strategic decisions about professional playing careers as well as develop successful brand and business ventures.

“Rich brings a valuable perspective from sports, business, entertainment and more,” says Greg Maffei, chairman of the Live Nation board of directors. “We’re fortunate to welcome him as a new addition to our board.”

Michael Rapino, president and CEO, Live Nation Entertainment, adds: “Rich understands what it takes to help talent develop a long and successful career. His input will be a great addition as we continue driving more value for artists and their fans through live shows.”

“Rich understands what it takes to help talent develop a long and successful career”

Rich comment: “Live Nation’s artist-centric approach to business makes this a really natural fit for me. Going to an event live is one of the most powerful ways to experience sports and music, and I look forward to contributing to the company and the industry in this new way.”

Paul has received a number of accolades for his excellence and innovation within the industry, including being named GQ’s 2019 PowerBroker of the Year as well as The King Maker on Sports Illustrated’s 2019 cover, and being honoured on Variety’s Variety500 list of the most influential business leaders shaping the global media industry.

Klutch Sports has also been recognised by TIME on their inaugural TIME100 Most Influential Companies List. He has also become well known for using his influence to power important social impact – driving the reversal of what was known as the Rich Paul Rule which would have banned agents without a college degree from representing NCAA student athletes.

 


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Live Nation elects Latriece Watkins to board of directors

Live Nation Entertainment today announced the election of Latriece Watkins to its board of directors.

With over two decades of experience at the nation’s largest retailer, Watkins currently serves as executive vice president of Walmart’s US consumables division where she leads merchandising strategies for multiple departments in the company’s business.

“Latriece’s impressive background and business expertise will be a great addition to the board,” says Greg Maffei, chairman of the Live Nation board of directors. “We look forward to working with her and putting her insights into action.”

Live Nation Entertainment president and CEO, Michael Rapino, adds: “Latriece will be a valued member of the board as Live Nation continues to look for new and innovative business opportunities that grow and complement our core concert experience. Her track record speaks for itself and we’re thrilled to welcome her to the Live Nation board.”

“Latriece will be a valued member as Live Nation continues to look for new and innovative business opportunities”

Watkins says: “So much of my career has been focused on helping consumers connect with products they love – and live music is something that innately connects to everyone which makes this a really exciting opportunity. I’m excited to help Live Nation in their mission to continue connecting even more people around the world to live music.”

Watkins has been honoured with the inaugural Madam CJ Walker Award for Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2021, the Distinguished African American Woman of Achievement Award from the Women’s Resource Council of Walmart and in 2020, she was featured on Fortune magazine’s “Ones to Watch” list. Additionally, she has been named one of Mass Market Retailers Most Influential Women in Retail.

 


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