Artist management company UTA has named former Ingrooves Music Group CEO Bob Roback as its new chief operating officer.
Roback, considered a pioneer in digital music, will now run the Beverly Hills-based agency’s business operations and will oversee growth, strategy and technology, UTA said in a statement on Wednesday (June 12).
He will report to the CEO Jeremy Zimmer and chairman David Kramer. Roback successfully serves as Chief Operating Officer Andrew To, a position he holds while also serving as co-director of UTA Sports. To will now focus on working with sports talent.
Roback serves as Los Angeles-based CEO groove During his time at the helm from 2015 to 2022, the independent music marketing and distribution company expanded into many overseas markets, including Australia, Brazil, Japan, India, South Africa and Spain.
Perhaps most notably, Roback presided over the sale of Ingrooves to universal music group 2019.
Previously, Roebuck served as president and board member of Musical Instruments Inc. fender.
“Throughout his successful career, Bob has built and led multiple businesses at the intersection of entertainment and technology, and he will be a valuable partner for UTA.”
Jeremy Zimmer, UTA
In 1994, Roback co-founded boot media, one of the earliest digital music companies. The final acquirer was Yahoo!, and became Yahoo Music. Roback served as the company’s head of music, overseeing its global music operations until 2007.
After leaving Yahoo, Roebuck co-founded Yahoo Inc. and served as CEO Dashboard, a workflow management system and music licensing marketplace. The company was acquired movie track In 2014, Roback also served as media farma company that owns and manages entertainment intellectual property.
“I have long admired UTA’s dedication to clients and ability to lead the way in defining what it means to be a global agency during a time of tremendous change and opportunity,” Roback said in a statement.
“I am delighted to be joining the company at this exciting time and look forward to shaping the future with UTA’s talented and ambitious team.”
“I have long admired UTA’s dedication to clients and ability to lead the way in defining what it means to be a global agency during a time of tremendous change and opportunity.”
Bob Roebuck, UTA
“I am pleased to welcome Bob Roebuck to UTA,” Zimmer said. “Throughout his successful career, Bob has built and led multiple businesses at the intersection of entertainment and technology, and he will be an important partner to UTA in helping our clients thrive in an increasingly global and complex marketplace. “
Zimmer also took the time to acknowledge the many contributions of “Andrew Thau, who has served as our chief operating officer since 2007 and became co-head of UTA Sports last year. I’m excited for what Andrew will accomplish as he devotes his full-time Build our sporting presence on the global stage.
“Bob’s experience and approach make him a perfect fit for UTA’s entrepreneurial and future-focused culture.”
David Kramer(UTA)
Kramer added, “Bob’s experience and approach make him a perfect fit for UTA’s entrepreneurial and future-focused culture. Artists, athletes and brands want to participate in all aspects of the global entertainment landscape, and Bob will help ensure we continue to operate at a best-in-class level .
UTA is one of the world’s most renowned talent agencies, representing actors, athletes, writers, musicians, gamers and digital influencers. The company’s services extend beyond talent agency to include content production, strategic consulting work and marketing.
The company is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Nashville, New York, London, Munich and Madrid. The agency represents numerous music artists including Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Cyndi Lauper, deadmau5, Dolly Parton, J. Cole, Karol G, Kylie Minogue, Lil Wayne, Lil Nas X, Lizzo, Major Lazer, Miike Snow, Paul Van Dyk , Post Malone, Ringo Starr, Timbaland and The Chemical Brothers, among others.global music business
