Wendy Goldstein
Wendy Goldstein | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963 (age 62–63) New York, NY |
| Occupation | Music executive |
| Employer | Republic Records |
Wendy Goldstein is an American music executive known for her work in artist and repertoire (A&R). She is the co-president of Republic Records, a position she has held since November 2021.[1][2]
Career
Goldstein began her career in the music industry at age 19 as an assistant in the A&R department at Epic Records. She subsequently held positions at RCA Records, East West Records, Geffen Records, and Priority/Capitol Records. During this time, she was involved in the development of artists such as The Roots, Common, GZA, and The Bloodhound Gang.[3]
Republic Records
Goldstein joined Republic Records in 2009 as an A&R consultant. She was appointed Senior Vice President of A&R in 2011 and Executive Vice President and Head of Urban A&R in 2014.[4]
In these roles, she contributed to the development and careers of artists including The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Hailee Steinfeld, DNCE, Julia Michaels, Marc E. Bassy, John Legend, and the Jonas Brothers.[5] In 2019, Goldstein was promoted to President, West Coast Creative at Republic Records.[6] In 2021, she was named co-president of the label.[7]
Recognition
Goldstein has appeared on the Billboard Power 100 and on the magazine's list of the most influential women in music every year since 2020. [8][9]. In 2021, she was named A&R of the Year by Variety. [2] In 2024, she received the inaugural Seymour Stein Global A&R Award at MUSEXPO in acknowledgement of her three decades of contributions to artist development in the music industry.[10]
References
- ^ "Republic Records EVP of A&R Wendy Goldstein to Keynote 'Music's Leading Ladies Speak Out' Program Powered by Nielsen Music at Music Biz 2018". Music Business Association. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ a b Aswad, Jem (2021-12-02). "Republic Records Co-President Wendy Goldstein Talks Ariana Grande, the Weeknd, and the Art of A&R". Variety. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Williams, Nick (2019-08-12). "Republic Records' Wendy Goldstein on Historic Chart Wins For Jonas Brothers, Ariana Grande". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Trakin, Roy (2014-06-23). "Wendy Goldstein Named SVP/Head of Urban A&R for Republic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Hollabaugh, Lorie (2017-12-07). "Wendy Goldstein To Give Keynote At Music Biz Leading Ladies Speak Out Program". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Support, Push (2016-10-18). "REPUBLIC RECORDS PROMOTES WENDY GOLDSTEIN TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT". UMG. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Boone, Andrew (2024-04-01). "A&R Worldwide Interview: Wendy Goldstein (Vol. 835)". A&R Worldwide. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Grein, Paul (2023-10-30). "Republic Records' Wendy Goldstein to Receive Inaugural Seymour Stein – Global A&R Award at MUSEXPO 2024". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "The 2020 Billboard Power List Revealed". Billboard. January 23, 2020. Retrieved February 24, 2026.; "The 2022 Billboard Power List Revealed". Billboard. January 27, 2022. Retrieved February 24, 2026.; "Billboard's 2023 Power 100: Executives List Revealed". Billboard. January 26, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2026.; "Billboard 2024 Power 100 List Revealed". Billboard. February 1, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2026.; "Labels on Billboard's 2025 Power 100 List". Billboard. January 27, 2025. Retrieved February 24, 2026.; "Billboard 2026 Power 100 List Revealed". Billboard. January 28, 2026. Retrieved February 24, 2026.
- ^ "Wendy Goldstein". Musexpo. Retrieved 2025-09-13.