03.09.02
Angie
Stephenson takes US role as Talent Executive for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide and
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½
Head
of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Talent Angie Stephenson has been appointed Media and Talent
Consultant on behalf of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ in the US.
Reporting
to Mark Young, CEO of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide Americas, Angie will act as
Director of Events, Marketing & Talent PR for ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide,
as well as a Media and Talent Consultant for the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Drama, Entertainment
and Children's Department in the UK-reporting to its Director, Alan
Yentob.
Angie's
role will focus on building relationships with talent on behalf
of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide Americas and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, creating a platform to showcase
talent not only in the US, but also on a global level. Stephenson
will also act as Alan Yentob's representative on the Board of the
International Emmys.
Angie
has been head of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Talent since its inception three years ago.
Speaking of her new role she said: "After three wonderful years
I am looking forward to applying my experience to these fantastic
new challenges in the US. I'm especially excited to have the opportunity
to develop events and create strong talent relations, ensuring the
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ and ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide have the occasion to show the world the depth
of the creative talent they have to offer."
Alan
Yentob commented: "Angie will be missed in the UK, but I am
delighted she's continuing to work on behalf of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½, and now
ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Worldwide. Angie's leadership of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Talent since its beginning
has created a unique and successful venture - however I know the
projects she will undertake in the US will be as creatively challenging
and as rewarding as ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Talent, and that she will make an invaluable
contribution."
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