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David Kramer to succeed Jeremy Zimmer as CEO of UTA
March19
United Talent Agency (UTA) announced that David Kramer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer o
United Talent Agency (UTA) announced that David Kramer has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective June 1, 2025.
As CEO, Kramer will oversee all strategic planning and operations of the company’s global business.
Jeremy Zimmer, who has served as CEO since 2012, will partner with Kramer to support UTA’s long-standing planned succession process in the role of Executive Chairman through the end of 2025, and will continue to serve on the Company’s Board of Directors. Paul Wachter will remain in his position as Chairman of the Board.
Under Zimmer’s leadership, UTA evolved from a boutique literary agency into a global powerhouse, expanding into music, sports, publishing, fashion and beauty, creators, and brand advisory.
Through a combination of organic growth and 19 strategic acquisitions — including two major music agencies, leading publishing firm Fletcher & Company, U.K. talent and literary agency Curtis Brown Group and global football agency ROOF — the Company has significantly increased its client base, enhanced its service offerings, and strengthened its global reputation as a premier talent agency.
“These 35 years at UTA have been so incredibly rewarding,” said Zimmer. “While transition is never easy, this particular moment feels very right. David has been my chosen successor for many years and I’m certain that he will continue to uphold our great culture, support our amazing colleagues, and honor the privilege of serving our clients.”
“I am honored to serve as the next CEO of this incredible Company and work with our talented team of agents and executives who, unlike any other, prioritize clients above all else, and share a commitment to delivering tailored, impactful opportunities,” said Kramer. “Thanks to Jeremy’s vision and leadership, UTA has not only grown, but evolved into a more diversified, dynamic company, expanding into new areas, while strengthening our core business. Our complementary businesses are positioned to take advantage of an everchanging environment and I look forward to building on our momentum to advance the UTA platform.”
Kramer has served as UTA’s President since 2022. He began his career in UTA’s mailroom before joining the motion picture department.
In addition to representing clients, he has guided the agency’s day-to-day business and helped shape its strategic growth across a number of critical business lines, overseeing the filmed entertainment group, which includes motion picture literary, television literary, talent, production arts, and independent film, as well as the comedy touring and publishing divisions.
Throughout his tenure, he has played an instrumental role in shaping and executing the Company’s strategic growth, including helping to bring strategic investor EQT to UTA and leading UTA’s acquisition of top UK literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group. David currently serves on the Board of UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, on the Board of Directors of Project Angel Food and is the West Coast Chair of the Peabody Awards.
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