Rick Sackheim
Rick Sackheim has been promoted to EVP/GM of Epic Records. In his expanded role, he’ll be overseeing the label’s marketing, publicity and video production departments. Sackheim will report directly to Sylvia Rhone, Chairwoman/CEO, Epic Records.
Rhone commented, “Rick’s reputation as one of the top record promotion execs in the industry is well-earned. The decades that he spent learning every aspect of the game have paid off for Epic, where he has led the Promotion team to its most spectacular and historic achievements over the past two years. We are fortunate to have him aboard, and we congratulate him on taking over his challenging new role of GM at the label.”
Sackheim joined Epic in 2018 as EVP. He’s played a key role in the success of such artists as Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, 21 Savage and Future, among others.
“It’s an honor to not only work for and learn from the highly accomplished Sylvia Rhone, but to continue the legacy of Epic Records,” said Sackheim. “Sylvia Rhone’s success is celebrated throughout our business, and the power¬house roster of artists and executives that she has built will lead us into this new decade with the ferocity and determination to make another mark in music history.”
Rhone also announced the promotions of Zeke Lewis to EVP/Head of A&R and Stephanie Yu elevated to EVP/Head of Business and Legal Affairs.
