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UTA United Talent Agency has promoted 35 staffers to partner status, elevations that span 23 departments and multiple offices. Hired from an existing group of agents and executives, the UTA 2026 Partner Class is credited by UTA CEO David Kramer with championing clients, building teams, and supporting UTA’s overall business.
The promotions took place across multiple divisions, including Filmed Entertainment, UTA LIVE (consisting of Comedy Touring, Music and Speakers), Creators, Klutch Sports Group, Sports and Brand Insights, Sports Media, Publishing, Technology, Strategy and Corporate Development, The Curtis Brown Group, Corporate Communications, IQ and Business Affairs. The set of recent hires aims to reflect UTA’s core businesses and the agency’s newer areas and future as it expands and diversifies. Kramer made the announcement, saying, “Congratulations to our new partners, whose contributions have been at the center of our momentum — championing clients, building teams, and pushing our business forward in a rapidly evolving industry. Their achievements exemplify what differentiates UTA: ambition paired with integrity, collaboration at the highest level, and a commitment to always looking ahead. Partnership is more than a title — it’s a recognition of impact, trust, and dedication to our clients and one another. As we enter our next phase of growth, their partnership will play a critical role in shaping the future of our agency.” Below, a full list of UTA’s 2026 Partner Class. Mahzad Babayan, Creators Hanley Baxter, Filmed Entertainment/Talent Christian Bernhardt, UTA LIVE/Music Alisann Blood, UTA LIVE/Music Brand Partnerships Brandi Brammer, UTA LIVE/Music Jules De Lattre, UTA LIVE/Music Ty Flynn, Creators Janelle Francis, Finance, Klutch Sports Group Jason Garber, Filmed Entertainment/Production Arts Jonny Geller, The Curtis Brown Group Abby Glusker, Filmed Entertainment/TV Lit Amanda Hymson, Filmed Entertainment/MP Lit Greg Iserson, Filmed Entertainment/TV Lit Chris Jefferis, Finance Justin Kao, IQ Daniel Landver, Creators Ernie Liu, Technology Charlotte Perman, UTA LIVE/Speakers Pilar Queen, Publishing Caryn Rosoff, Sports and Brand Insights Josh Rothstein, Strategy and Corporate Development Claudia Russo, Corporate Communications Lily Safran, Filmed Entertainment/TV Lit Sara Schoch, UTA LIVE/Music Brand Partnerships Joe Schwartz, UTA LIVE/Comedy Touring Jerry Silbowitz, Sports Media Lesley Silverman, Creators Stephanie Smith, IQ Max Stubblefield, Filmed Entertainment/Unscripted Television Pasha Tasvibi, Business Affairs Stephen Travierso, Filmed Entertainment/Talent Elisa Vazzana, UTA LIVE/Music Kevin Volchok, Filmed Entertainment/Talent Paul Weis, Technology Bjorn Wentlandt, UTA LIVE/Comedy Touring James Wright, UTA LIVE/Music
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