Def Jam Announces Three Executive Promotions

Farag, Sheer And Rothschild

DEF JAM RECORDINGS has promoted three of its promotion executives.  SVP/Promotion NICKI FARAG has been promoted to EVP and Head Of Promotion for the label.  FARAG was named SVP/Promotion in AUGUST 2016.

SVP/Rhythm-Crossover & Dance Promotion NOAH SHEER has been named EVP/Rhythm & Lifestyle Promotion and KEITH ROTHSCHILD has been upped from SVP/Top 40 Promotion to SVP/Promotion.  Both SHEER and ROTHSCHILD were named to their previous posts in AUGUST 2016.

DEF JAM RECORDINGS Chairman/CEO PAUL ROSENBERG made the announcement saying, "I am delighted to announce the promotions of NICKI, NOAH and .KEITH. In the short time we’ve worked together, I have come to know them as passionate, dedicated, energetic, top-notch executives. Their promotions are well-deserved and well-earned; and we are especially proud of NICKI’s new title and its historic significance to the label."

“I am delighted to announce the promotions of NICKI, NOAH and KEITH,” DEF JAM RECORDINGS Chairman/CEO PAUL ROSENBERG said. "In the short time we’ve worked together, I have come to know them as passionate, dedicated, energetic, top-notch executives. Their promotions are well-deserved and well-earned; and we are especially proud of NICKI’s new title and its historic significance to the label.”

“It’s my great honor to accept the role of EVP/Promotion at DEF JAM RECORDINGS,” FARAG said. “From assistant to EVP, in the span of 15 years at the same label, is an incredible milestone for me. And as the first woman in DEF JAM’s 34-year history to earn the title, I would like to thank and recognize PAUL ROSENBERG for believing in me and paving the way for female executives at this company. I’m thrilled to continue to work with NOAH SHEER and KEITH ROTHSCHILD, both integral executives for DEF JAM. They are reliable, resilient and masterminds at their jobs.  I cherish their friendship and expertise, and I believe we are poised for incredible success. We will continue to cultivate, educate, and accept no boundaries or limitations in the promotion of our incredible artists and their music.”

“If you had told me when I graduated high school, that I’d end up landing a gig at DEF JAM RECORDINGS, I would have told you that you were crazy,” Sheer said. “I’m still pinching myself.  This label, this team, these artists, we’ve accomplished so much, and to be able to contribute to this brand and the culture on a daily basis is nothing short of amazing. Over my 18-plus years here at DEF JAM, I’ve had the privilege of working with so many incredible people, and the vision and leadership of PAUL ROSENBERG is like winning the lottery all over again. There is not one person I can think of who is more capable and more deserving of taking the helm of this DEF JAM promotion department than NICKI FARAG. NICKI has an infectious energy that makes everyone who comes in contact with her a better human. You know what? We did win the lottery.”

“It’s absolutely incredible that NICKI FARAG, NOAH SHEER and I started as regionals together and are now in senior leadership roles within the DEF JAM Promotion Department,” ROTHSCHILD said. “I would like to congratulate NICKI and NOAH, and thank PAUL ROSENBERG for the opportunity to continue to break new artists and deliver hit records at this iconic and historic label."

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