


Rob Markus
Rob Markus Promoted to Head of International Music at WME
Markus has been at WME for over two decades
William Morris Endeavor (WME) has promoted longstanding partner and agent Rob Markus to Head of International for its contemporary music division. As part of his new role, Markus will be in charge of international touring strategy and operations across all global markets.
Background:
Markus has been key in building WME’s Latin profile. The major agency has signed LATAM artists such as Danny Ocean, Gustavo Mioto, Humbe, J Balvin, Juanes, Maluma, Nathy Peluso, Paulo Londra, and Pedro Sampaio.
Markus personally represents prominent artists such as A Perfect Circle, Avenged Sevenfold, Depeche Mode, Kygo, Måneskin, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Anka, The Flaming Lips, The Hives, Toto, and Will Smith.
He was critical to expanding the major music festival Lollapalooza into South America. There are now three annual editions of the event, taking place in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
What they said:
Markus: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead WME’s international music team and look forward to growing and guiding our global roster with the same team approach that has served me well throughout my career.”
William Morris Endeavor (WME) has promoted longstanding partner and agent Rob Markus to Head of International for its contemporary music division. As part of his new role, Markus will be in charge of international touring strategy and operations across all global markets.
Background:
Markus has been key in building WME’s Latin profile. The major agency has signed LATAM artists such as Danny Ocean, Gustavo Mioto, Humbe, J Balvin, Juanes, Maluma, Nathy Peluso, Paulo Londra, and Pedro Sampaio.
Markus personally represents prominent artists such as A Perfect Circle, Avenged Sevenfold, Depeche Mode, Kygo, Måneskin, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Anka, The Flaming Lips, The Hives, Toto, and Will Smith.
He was critical to expanding the major music festival Lollapalooza into South America. There are now three annual editions of the event, taking place in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
What they said:
Markus: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead WME’s international music team and look forward to growing and guiding our global roster with the same team approach that has served me well throughout my career.”
William Morris Endeavor (WME) has promoted longstanding partner and agent Rob Markus to Head of International for its contemporary music division. As part of his new role, Markus will be in charge of international touring strategy and operations across all global markets.
Background:
Markus has been key in building WME’s Latin profile. The major agency has signed LATAM artists such as Danny Ocean, Gustavo Mioto, Humbe, J Balvin, Juanes, Maluma, Nathy Peluso, Paulo Londra, and Pedro Sampaio.
Markus personally represents prominent artists such as A Perfect Circle, Avenged Sevenfold, Depeche Mode, Kygo, Måneskin, Nine Inch Nails, Paul Anka, The Flaming Lips, The Hives, Toto, and Will Smith.
He was critical to expanding the major music festival Lollapalooza into South America. There are now three annual editions of the event, taking place in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile.
What they said:
Markus: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead WME’s international music team and look forward to growing and guiding our global roster with the same team approach that has served me well throughout my career.”
Rob Markus
William Morris Endeavor
Lollapalooza
J Balvin
Maluma
Depeche Mode
Kygo
Nine Inch Nails
Will Smith
Juanes
Executive Moves
Industry Personnel Changes
Latin Music's Global Ascendancy
Festival International Expansion
Major Promoter Expansion In Latin America
Executive Leadership Changes
Executive Promotions
Executive Role Expansion
Regional Expansion
Talent Agencies
Artist Management
United States
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
This article was written with information sourced from Music Business Worldwide.
We covered it because WME is one of the four major agencies.
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