Wendy Goldstein

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Wendy Goldstein
Born1963 (age 61–62)
New York, NY
OccupationMusic executive
EmployerRepublic Records

Wendy Goldstein is an American music executive known for her work in artist and repertoire (A&R) at Republic Records, a division of Universal Music Group. She serves as Co-President of the label, a position she has held since November 2021. [1] [2]

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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. She facilitated collaborations such as Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj on the single "Side to Side," and Hailee Steinfeld and Zedd on "Starving", and over 100 other music releases. [5] [6]

In 2019, Goldstein was promoted to President, West Coast Creative at Republic Records. [7] Also, in 2019, Goldstein produced Charlie's Angels: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

In 2021, she was named Co-President of the label, sharing the role with Jim Roppo. [8]

Awards

In 2015, Goldstein was featured in Billboard's "Women in Music" issue, recognizing her contributions to the industry. [9]

In 2021, she was named A&R of the Year by the Variety Magazine, and received their Variety Hitmakers Awards. [2]

In 2024, she received the inaugural Seymour Stein, Global A&R Award at MUSEXPO, acknowledging her three decades of contributions to artist development in the music industry. [10]

In 2025, Billboard named her among some of the influential women in music. [11]

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. 1 2 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.
  3. ↑ Williams, Nick (2019-08-12). "Republic Records' Wendy Goldstein on Historic Chart Wins For Jonas Brothers, Ariana Grande". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  4. ↑ Trakin, Roy (2014-06-23). "Wendy Goldstein Named SVP/Head of Urban A&R for Republic". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  5. ↑ "Wendy Goldstein". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  6. ↑ Hollabaugh, Lorie (2017-12-07). "Wendy Goldstein To Give Keynote At Music Biz Leading Ladies Speak Out Program". MusicRow.com. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  7. ↑ Support, Push (2016-10-18). "REPUBLIC RECORDS PROMOTES WENDY GOLDSTEIN TO EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT". UMG. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  8. ↑ Boone, Andrew (2024-04-01). "A&R Worldwide Interview: Wendy Goldstein (Vol. 835)". A&R Worldwide. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Wendy Goldstein". Musexpo. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
  11. ↑ DiGiacomo, Frank (2025-01-27). "Labels on Billboard's 2025 Power 100 List". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
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