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CAA announces leadership changes in Global Touring Division
June7
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has announced the appointment of agents Emma Banks, Darryl Eaton, and
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has announced the appointment of agents Emma Banks, Darryl Eaton, and Rick Roskin as Co-Heads of Global Touring.
Concurrently, Rob Light, the current Head of Global Touring and Partner, has been promoted to CAA Managing Director.
The newly appointed co-heads, Banks, Eaton, and Roskin, will lead the department`s global expansion, overseeing more than 340 employees across various sectors including music, comedy, podcast touring, brand partnerships, tour marketing, private events, and cross-industry opportunities in film, television, and books.
All three new leaders are long-time senior members of CAA’s leadership team, contributing significantly to the agency’s position as a premier music and comedy touring agency. They will continue to build on the foundation laid by Light, who has served as Head of Global Touring for over 25 years. In his new role as Managing Director, Light will work with other senior leaders to guide CAA’s overall strategic direction.
Roskin, Eaton, and Banks said in a press release. “With the most talented team of agents ever at one agency, and serving the most influential artists in the world, we see unlimited opportunities ahead. The live business has never been stronger nor had more momentum, and artists have never had more ways to express themselves and grow their careers, making this an absolutely incredible time to help chart CAA’s path for the future."
“We’re fortunate to have shared in the success, stability and uniquely strong culture that the department has enjoyed under Rob’s outstanding leadership. Our vision, and commitment moving forward, is to foster cutting-edge ideas that drive the market and ensure that CAA remains the most exciting and empowering agency for the industry’s best agents and artists to thrive.”
CAA’s Global Touring department, with offices in Los Angeles, Nashville, London, New York, Austin, Miami, and Toronto, represents a diverse roster of the world’s most successful artists across various genres. Notable clients include The Weeknd, Harry Styles, Katy Perry, Dua Lipa, John Mayer, Rüfüs Du Sol, Jelly Roll, Kelly Clarkson, Blink-182, Kelsea Ballerini, Peso Pluma, Lady Gaga, Bruce Springsteen, Trevor Noah, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and David Guetta.
Over the past year, CAA has booked more than 38,000 shows.
Pictured from left: Darryl Eaton, Emma Banks and Rick Roskin
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