Desiree Perez

Roc Nation co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Desiree Perez, is an accomplished businesswoman, executive producer, and philanthropist. As a founding member of Team Roc, Desiree uses her platform to advocate for positive change and meaningful impact in communities around the globe.

A devout humanitarian, Desiree is involved with a number of nonprofit and philanthropic organizations working to combat critical societal issues. Dedicated to giving a voice to the voiceless and those silenced by systemic oppression, she is a founder and board member of both the United Justice Coalition and REFORM Alliance. Through her board memberships and within Team Roc in support of our social and racial injustice pillar, Desiree works to accelerate criminal justice reform. Speaking on Team Roc’s ongoing efforts, Desiree stated “We stand up and we defend. In the face of hate and in the face of injustice, we’re going to stand up and we’re going to be there and that’s because those are our core values. It’s what we believe in. It’s who we are. It’s our moral consciousness.”

As an executive producer, Desiree brings further awareness to antiquated judicial policies and procedures, extending her time and expertise to projects like the investigative documentary, Exposing Parchman. The documentary, which aired on A&E in 2023, brought exposure to inequities in the Mississippi state correctional system and deadly conditions endured by those incarcerated at Parchman Prison. In her executive role at Roc Nation, Desiree further exemplifies a deep commitment to Team Roc’s education pillar. She helped establish the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports and Entertainment at Long Island University in Brooklyn to help guide the next generation of artists and leaders in entertainment and close the college completion gap by providing scholarships to students in need of financial aid. For her contributions as CEO of Roc Nation and dedication to advancing philanthropic initiatives, in 2022, Desiree received the Community Quarterback Award at United Way NYC’s 29th Annual Gridiron Gala.