Desiree Perez

Desiree Perez and Jay-Z recently announced the appointment of Troy Datcher as the chief executive officer of The Parent Company. Datcher becomes the first Black chief executive of a major U.S. public cannabis company. Desiree Perez hailed Datcher as a strategic, accomplished business leader. Perez serves as The Parent Company’s…

Roc Nation has been a household name since its launch in 2008. The full-service entertainment company founded by Jay-Z attracts a lot of attention because of the musicians it represents, such as Megan Thee Stallion and Rihanna. …

After a year’s absence, the music festival that Desiree Perez launched alongside Jay-Z a decade ago made a triumphant return to Philadelphia over Labor Day Weekend. The Made in America Festival, which features a diverse blend of musical acts, continues to be a remarkable showcase for emerging talent, especially for…

Desiree Perez, the social justice champion who serves as Roc Nation’s chief executive officer, has once again sought to use her company’s influence and expertise to lift up those in need. On November 18, entertainment giant Roc Nation hosted a job fair at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. …

Desiree Perez Advocates for Gender Equality in Music Industry Desiree Perez has seen firsthand the harmful effects of gender inequality in the workplace. As the CEO of Roc Nation, the global music, entertainment and sports management company, she understands the importance of creating pathways for women in the industry. Perez…

Born in New York City, New York, to immigrant parents, Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez has spent her life connected to the city and the entertainment industry. She spent the first 15 years of her professional career as a nightclub manager, learning event planning and management from the inside-out in…

Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. As the CEO of Roc Nation, I take my role as a leader in the music industry very seriously and know firsthand how gender inequality has plagued the sector for…

Desiree Perez is the Chief Executive Officer of Roc Nation, a New York City-based business empire that began as an artists’ and athletes’ management agency. Perez co-founded the company with Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter, and she served as the Chief Operating Officer from 2009 to 2019. …

Desiree Perez, chief executive officer and a founder of Roc Nation, has been nominated for a second Emmy Award in 2021. Perez served as executive producer for the Pepsi Super Bowl LV Halftime Show Starring The Weeknd. The nomination is in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category. The Super Bowl…