Talent agency Wasserman Music has expanded its UK operation with a series of new hires across tour marketing, artist services and artist representation, as the agency continues to build out its global footprint.
The company has appointed Paul Ryan as Senior Vice President and Agent. A veteran of the rock and metal sector, Ryan brings decades of experience across artist management, promotion and agency leadership.
He will continue to represent Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, Cradle Of Filth, Lamb Of God, Malevolence and Sleep Token, alongside newly signed acts TesseracT and Currents.
Wasserman has also hired Chris Lander as Vice President within its artist services division, expanding the team’s work in podcasts and broader non-touring opportunities. Lander has held senior roles across talent development and production at Global Media, contributing to major UK podcast properties My Therapist Ghosted Me, LuAnna: The Podcast and Take That: This Life. His previous talent roster includes comedians James Acaster, Nish Kumar and Deborah Frances-White.
“Each brings a unique skill set that strengthens our presence in the UK and broadens the opportunities we can deliver for our artists. Their passion, experience, and vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow.”
Alex Hardee, EVP & Managing Executive, Wasserman Music.
Meanwhile, Rebecca Laurie joins as Manager on the Tour Marketing team. She will oversee domestic and global tour marketing for UK agents. Laurie previously worked in management at UROK (supporting Tom Odell and Mystery Jets), in partnerships at DICE, and spent five years in festival and tour marketing at AEG.
Wasserman has also confirmed the internal promotion of Laura Flynn, who was elevated to Manager, Tour Marketing in September. Flynn has worked on recent tour campaigns for RAYE, Louis Tomlinson, D-Block Europe and The Neighbourhood.
Before moving into tour marketing, she was Senior Coordinator under agent Rob Challice, supporting artists including Bon Iver, Kings of Convenience, Beirut, Novo Amor and The Mary Wallopers.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Paul, Chris, and Rebecca to our team, and to have Laura join our tour marketing division,” said Alex Hardee, EVP & Managing Executive, Wasserman Music.
“Each brings a unique skill set that strengthens our presence in the UK and broadens the opportunities we can deliver for our artists. Their passion, experience, and vision will be invaluable as we continue to grow.”
The hires arrive during a wider period of expansion for Wasserman. Earlier this year, the agency made a trio of senior appointments across its Artist Services and Communications teams, and elevated Shelley Pisarra to Chief Insights & Innovation Officer.
Wasserman also strengthened its Hip-Hop/R&B division with the additions of Jazmyn Griffin and Tessie Lammle, while promoting Kevin Shivers, James Rubin and Cristina Baxter into leadership roles.Music Business Worldwide