The Creative Artists Association (CAA) promoted Emma Banks, Daryl Eaton and Rick Roskin into new leadership roles in the organization. The three veteran agents have been named co-head of the agency's global touring division, leading 340 employees on music, comedy and podcast tours, as well as brand partnerships, tour marketing, private events and crossover opportunities in film, television and books.
The offers follow the emergence of the CAA veteran Rob Light, who served for more than 25 years as CAA's head of world tours. Light was recently appointed CEO of CAA, working alongside other company leaders in guiding the organization's overall strategic direction. The promotion follows last year's sale of CAA by majority owner TPG to Artémis, the investment firm controlled by François-Henri PinaultCEO of fashion company Kering and billionaire scion of a French luxury goods fortune.
“With the most talented group of agents ever in one agency and serving the most influential artists in the world, we see limitless opportunities ahead,” read a statement attributed to Roskin, Eaton and Banks.
“The live business has never been stronger or more dynamic, and artists have never had more ways to express themselves and grow their careers, making this an absolutely incredible time to help shape CAA's path for the future.” , the statement continues. “We are 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 is to drive cutting-edge ideas that drive the market and ensure that CAA remains the most exciting and empowering company for the best agents and artists in the industry to thrive.”
Banks has led CAA's 60-person music office in London since joining the agency in 2006. In addition to her new tour leadership role, she serves on CAA's internal agency board focused on the company's culture of service, collaboration and excellence. She was the first female executive to receive the music industry's coveted Music Industry Trust (MITS) award in 2018, was awarded the prestigious 2023 Strat Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Music Business and serves on the board of Nordoff Robbins, UK. leading music therapy charity.
Eaton and Roskin became co-head of contemporary music for North America in 2015, running the day-to-day operations of the North American tour division and supporting more than 100 agents and 280 employees. Eaton, who joined CAA's post office in 1991, has been instrumental in the division's expansion, leading its efforts to launch and grow its electronic, Latin and hip-hop/R&B divisions. Roskin began his career at CAA and worked in the touring department for 35 years. He was an original board member of CAA and was part of the leadership team that completed the successful integration of the ICM talent agency.
“CAA remains the premier music and comedy touring agency thanks to a deeply rooted culture of collaboration, innovation and unwavering commitment to clients,” said Light, who recently signed a long-term contract to remain with the agency. “For years, Daryl, Rick and Emma have been excellent partners for me in leading our North America and London groups, respectively. I am very proud of everything we have achieved to date and look forward to what they will create in the coming years. Along with my new strategic responsibilities, I look forward to continuing to sign and empower great artists, creatively build long-lasting careers and mentor young executives.”
Co-President/CEO of CAA Brian Lourd added, “Rick, Daryl and Emma have long been among the most talented and widely admired leaders in the industry, not to mention three of the best agents in the world.” He continued, “The leadership role they each already play at CAA has earned them deep respect and trust among our colleagues across all departments.”
With staff in Los Angeles, Nashville, London, New York, Austin, Miami and Toronto, CAA's global touring division boasts a roster that includes 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. Since the end of the pandemic, CAA has signed Shawn Mendes, My Chemical Romance, Janet Jackson, Cody Johnson, Koe Wetzel, The 1975 and Bleachers, among many others. In the past year, the agency has booked more than 38,000 shows.
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