THE•TEAM Forms New Board Following Sale Finalization

Talent agency THE•TEAM has formed a new board of directors, the company announced Tuesday (Nov. 10), marking the first time it has had a public-facing board.

THE•TEAM, formerly known as Wasserman, was sold by founder and former CEO Casey Wasserman to Providence Equity Partners in July following an outcry after Wasserman’s name surfaced in the Epstein Files. The deal was finalized in October.

Joining the new board are Michael Watts (CEO), Elizabeth Lindsey (global president, brands and properties), Jason Ranne (president, global talent representation), Kevin Shivers (co-president, music), Matthew Vandrau (president, EMEA & APAC), Elena Rochelli (chief financial officer) and Jon Liebman (chairman and CEO, Brillstein Entertainment Partners). Each business leader will continue serving in their roles at the company.

Rounding out the board are Providence Equity Partners’ Davis Noell (senior managing director, co-head of North America), Greg Brown (operating partner), Scott Marimow (managing director) and Ahana Maken (senior vp).

“This is an important moment for our company,” Watts said in a statement. “The members of this board have shown the qualities we value most: embracing our culture, supporting their colleagues and delivering exceptional results for our clients. This group will build on our momentum and help us accelerate growth by focusing on the ways we can best support our clients’ goals and aspirations.”

Noell added, “THE•TEAM has an incredibly talented leadership team and we welcome the expertise and perspective that this board will bring to the business. We’re excited about the growth opportunities ahead and will continue to provide capital and strategic partnership to help expand THE•TEAM’s capabilities across sports, music and entertainment.”

THE•TEAM’s music roster includes Chappell Roan, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, SZA, Kendrick Lamar and Tyler, The Creator, among others.