# Sarah Rothman

> Sarah Levinson Rothman is a New York-based public relations executive and co-founder and co-CEO of The Lede Company. She brings corporate communications experience from Miramax, The Weinstein Company and 42West to a firm working across talent, brands, entertainment and strategic communications.

- **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 a firm ranked fifth on Observer’s 2026 PR Power List., Helped build the business whose EBITDA grew roughly 70 percent during RIT’s July 2021–July 2024 investment period, according to RIT’s annual report.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2008** — Worked at Miramax and The Weinstein Company in corporate communications.
- **2007** — Transition from vice president of corporate communications at The Weinstein Company to a consulting role announced in November.
- **2008** — Joined 42West.
- **2018** — Left 42West with Amanda Silverman and Meredith O’Sullivan and co-founded The Lede Company; Christine Su became the fourth founder.
- **2022** — The Lede Company opened its first European office in London.
- **2023** — The Lede Company expanded into Paris through the OBCM acquisition.
- **2024** — Shamrock Capital invested in The Lede Company.
- **2025** — The Lede Company acquired Element Brand Group.

## Achievements

- Co-founded The Lede Company in 2018.
- Co-led a firm ranked fifth on Observer’s 2026 PR Power List.
- Helped build the business whose EBITDA grew roughly 70 percent during RIT’s July 2021–July 2024 investment period, according to RIT’s annual report.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Observer’s 2026 PR Power List ranked The Lede Company fifth and identified Rothman among its co-founders and co-CEOs.
- **2025-09** — Named as Illumination’s media contact in the announcement of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie title.
- **2025-06** — The company she co-founded 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://twitter.com/SarahRothman
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sklrothman/

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Last updated: 2026-10-06