Roc Nation Sports has named Brodie Van Wagenen, as COO and Head of Strategy and Business Development of Roc Nation Sports. Van Wagenen will work report to Shawn (Jay-Z) Carter and Roc Nation Sports President Juan Perez.
In his role, Van Wagenen will develop and execute long-term organizational objectives for the brand and athletes and bolster the company’s operational framework to support its continued growth in player representation and strategic partnerships.
“Brodie’s knowledge of the business is indisputable and unparalleled,” stated Carter. “Since we first worked with Brodie, we realized the shared commitment to athletes both on and off the field. He’s always been extended family, and now it’s official.”
“For all of JAY-Z’s strengths and accomplishments, it is his commitment to helping others achieve their goals that stands out to me. At Roc Nation, he and Juan Perez have created an ecosystem whereby the world’s best talent can maximize opportunities in a rapidly changing economy. I am honored and excited to join them in making client dreams become realities,” said Van Wagenen.
“I am extremely excited to welcome Brodie to the Roc family,” said Perez. “He was one of the first people I worked with in this business and his 20+ years of expertise speaks for itself.”
As an athlete, marketer, digital content creator, sports agent, and team executive, Van Wagenen has spent 25 years working in professional sports and leading organizations to help athletes maximize their performance and platform. He began his agent career at IMG in 2001. In serving as a co-Head of CAA Sports’ baseball division and the Executive Vice President & General Manager of the New York Mets, he cemented himself as a respected executive by players, leagues, teams, and players’ associations for his understanding of player dynamics, ownership concerns and labor relations.
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