David Kramer has been appointed as CEO of UTA.
As chief executive, Kramer will oversee all strategic planning and operations of the company’s global business. The appointment is effective June 1, 2025.
Jeremy Zimmer (pictured, right, with Kramer), who has served as CEO since 2012, will support the planned succession process in the role of executive chairman to the end of 2025. He will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.
“We are thrilled to announce David as UTA’s next CEO,” said chairman Paul Wachter. “He is stepping into this role at an exciting time of growth, with UTA at the centre of some of the most pivotal cultural moments across media, sports and entertainment. We are confident that his leadership and client-centric approach will position the company for continued success.
“I’ve known Jeremy and UTA for almost 30 years and have been impressed with Jeremy’s entrepreneurial nature and vision. It’s been remarkable how much the company has grown and succeeded over that period. Jeremy’s years of dedicated service have left a strong and dynamic foundation for the company’s future.”
Under Zimmer’s leadership, UTA said the company had “evolved from a boutique literary agency into a global powerhouse, expanding into music, sports, publishing, fashion and beauty, creators and brand advisory”.
The growth has come through a combination of organic growth and 19 strategic acquisitions, including The Agency Group and Echo Location Talent Agency.
David has been my chosen successor for many years
Jeremy Zimmer
“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 honour the privilege of serving our clients.”
“I am honoured to serve as the next CEO of this incredible company and work with our talented team of agents and executives who, unlike any other, prioritise 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 post room 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 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.
He helped to bring strategic investor EQT to UTA and led UTA’s acquisition of UK literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group.
PHOTO: David Kramer and Jeremy Zimmer, CEO of United Talent Agency, attend the UTA 82nd Annual Golden Globes Afterparty at Marea in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Eric Charbonneau/UTA via Getty Images)
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