CAA Agents Kevin Lin, Ruben Garcia Tapped to Lead Diversity Efforts

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Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorTheatre agent Kevin Lin and multicultural business executive Ruben Garcia are expanding their roles at CAA. The two have been named Co-Heads of Cultural Business Strategy for the agency, working with CAA President Richard Lovett and the CAA Board to strengthen creative opportunities and business growth for the agency’s diverse clients.“CAA is on a mission,” said Lovett.

Dave McNary Film ReporterCAA has promoted theatre agent Kevin Lin and multicultural business executive Ruben Garcia to the posts of co-heads of cultural business strategy.Lin and Garcia will work with CAA president Richard Lovett and the CAA board to strengthen companywide strategies that maximize creative opportunities and business growth for the agency’s diverse clients.“CAA is on a mission,” Lovett said in a statement on Monday.

Denise Petski Senior Managing EditorTheatre agent Kevin Lin and multicultural business executive Ruben Garcia are expanding their roles at CAA. The two have been named Co-Heads of Cultural Business Strategy for the agency, working with CAA President Richard Lovett and the CAA Board to strengthen creative opportunities and business growth for the agency’s diverse clients.“CAA is on a mission,” said Lovett.

RuPaul made Emmy herstory during Saturday’s Creative Arts Emmys — with a fifth consecutive win for Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program — and dedicated the award to the late “RuPaul’s Drag Race” queen, Chi Chi DeVayne.

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