Kevin Shivers Joins THE•TEAM’s New Board of Directors

Kevin Shivers (Christopher Patey)

Kevin Shivers is taking a seat at the table as THE•TEAM convenes a new board of directors to guide the agency’s next chapter following its ownership transition from Wasserman.

The music co-president is among seven company executives named to the 11-member board, alongside four representatives of owner Providence Equity Partners, which has held a majority interest since 2022.

The board also includes CEO Michael Watts; Global Brands and Properties President Elizabeth Lindsey; Global Talent Representation President Jason Ranne; EMEA & APAC President Matthew Vandrau; CFO Elena Rochelli; and Jon Liebman, chairman and CEO of Brillstein Entertainment Partners.

Providence’s representatives are North America Co-Head and Senior Managing Director Davis Noell, Operating Partner Greg Brown, Managing Director Scott Marimow and SVP Ahana Maken. THE•TEAM said Providence will appoint additional outside directors in the coming months.

“This is an important moment for our company,” Watts said, describing the board as positioned to help accelerate growth and support clients. Noell said Providence looks forward to providing the capital and strategic partnership to expand the agency’s capabilities in sports, music and entertainment.

For Shivers, the appointment adds a governance role to a leadership position established when he joined the agency in January 2025. After more than 16 years at WME, where he rose to co-head of the hip-hop division, he arrived as EVP and managing executive, bringing with him a roster that included Lil Baby and Kali Uchis.

In April Shivers was elevated to co-president of THE•TEAM’s music division, partnering with Lee Anderson on global strategy and operations. He currently handles Tyler, the Creator, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Kid Cudi, Leon Thomas, Vince Staples and Jazmine Sullivan. Shivers’ expanded remit also encompasses closer integration of booking, brand partnerships, tour marketing and artist services—plus deleting at least four dozen weekly HITS emails.

Wasserman was rebranded as THE·TEAM in March. It joined Providence in announcing an agreement for the additional investment to acquire founder Casey Wasserman’s remaining ownership stake in July, with the final buyout deal closing Oct. 5.