# Sarah Levinson Rothman

> Sarah Levinson Rothman is a New York-based co-founder and co-CEO of The Lede Company, with a background in corporate communications at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and 42West. She leads the firm’s strategic communications work within a partnership spanning talent and brands.

- **Role:** Co-founder and Co-CEO at The Lede Company
- **Organizations:** The Lede Company, 42West, The Weinstein Company, Miramax
- **Education:** Master’s degree, Columbia University in the City of New York, Bachelor of Arts, North Carolina State University
- **Known for:** Co-founded The Lede Company in 2018., Co-led the firm listed second on Observer’s 2018 PR Power List., Built a corporate and strategic communications career across film companies and agencies.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2005** — Worked in corporate communications at Miramax.
- **2005** — Headed corporate communications from The Weinstein Company’s inception.
- **2007** — Transition to a consulting and advisory role announced in November.
- **2008** — Joined 42West; later became managing director.
- **2018** — Left 42West in June and co-founded The Lede Company; Christine Su joined the founding partnership.
- **2024** — Kimberly Bernhardt joined strategic communications, reporting to Rothman.
- **2025** — Co-led Lede as it acquired Element Brand Group.

## Achievements

- Co-founded The Lede Company in 2018.
- Co-led the firm listed second on Observer’s 2018 PR Power List.
- Built a corporate and strategic communications career across film companies and agencies.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — At research time, Lede’s official site describes seven divisions; its careers page reports 240+ employees and locations including Nashville.
- **2026-02** — Observer’s 2026 PR Power List spotlight names Rothman among Lede’s leaders and describes a 225-person firm in its account of 2025 work.
- **2025-09** — Lede launched its Paris Talent division, expanding support for clients in Europe.
- **2025-06** — Lede acquired Element Brand Group; Heather Leeds Greenfield joined as partner and head of brand partnerships.

## Links

- Website: https://ledecompany.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rothman-9465b791
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/SarahRothman
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklrothman/

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Last updated: 2026-10-22