RUSSELL FAIBISCH, 40
President/CEO, Ultra Worldwide
ADAM RUSSAKOFF, 47
Director of business affairs, Ultra Worldwide
TWO DECADES STRONG This dancemusic duo produced 45 events in 20 countries across five continents, and its franchise crown jewel, the Ultra Music Festival in Miami, will turn 20 in March.
ANDREW GERTLER, 29
Founder, AG Artists
KEPT SHAWN SHINING Under Gertler’s guidance, 19-year-old Shawn Mendes’ latest hit, “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” became self-fulfilling prophecy: In August, he became the first artist under 20 to land three No. 1 titles on Billboard’s Adult Top 40 chart.
RANI HANCOCK*
President, Sire Records
NEW LEADER FOR A FABLED LABEL The 50-year-old Sire, co-founded by Richard Gottehrer and Seymour Stein (who remains chairman), begins a new chapter with the promotion of the A&R vet, whose track record…