CAA Promotes Kevin Lin, Ruben Garcia to Co-Heads of Cultural Business Strategy

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After a virtual Town Hall on racial justice, Creative Artists Agency has named theatre agent Kevin Lin and multicultural business exec Ruben Garcia as co-heads of the Hollywood talent agency's Cultural Business Strategy. In their new roles, Lin and Garcia will work with CAA president Richard Lovett and the CAA boardroom to create more creative opportunities and business growth for the agency’s diverse clients to strengthen the talent agency's inclusion 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.

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.