United Talent Agency (UTA) has promoted veteran music agent James Wright to co-head of its U.K. music division.
Based in London, Wright will work alongside UTA’s head of global touring Neil Warnock, who featured on Billboard U.K.‘s 2026 Power Players list. The pair will guide the department’s strategic direction and artist development as the agency continues to expand its international live music business.
The promotion marks Wright’s next step in an 11-year tenure at UTA, which began in 2015 following the agency’s acquisition of The Agency Group. Before joining UTA, Wright worked at Elastic Artists and previously served as A&R manager at Candid Records, where he launched an in-house live booking agency.
Wright currently represents a roster spanning pop, jazz, electronic, hip-hop, with acts including Lizzo, Take That, John Legend, David Byrne, Jacob Collier, Underworld, Rita Ora and Jon Batiste.
UTA’s global music co-heads, Sam KIrby Yoh and David Zedek, said in a statement: “UTA’s global music business is built on collaboration across genres, disciplines and territories, and London is a cornerstone of that network. The team there is critical to everything from identifying the next wave of international touring talent to executing complex global runs for established stars. By elevating James, we’re investing further in London as a strategic base for our worldwide touring ambitions and unlocking even more opportunity for our artists.”
Wright said: “Leading the London music group with Neil at such a pivotal time is incredibly exciting. Our focus is on signing exceptional artists and continuing to build a team culture that is inclusive, collaborative and accountable, where a colleague’s win or an artist’s success genuinely feels like a win for everyone.”
Warnock added: “It’s been a privilege to watch James grow into not only a first-class agent but a thoughtful, trusted leader. His intelligence, self-deprecating humour and razor‑sharp instincts will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of UTA’s global music business.”
UTA’s wider features multiple clients headlining international tours this year, including Bad Bunny, Rosalía, Karol G, Sombr and Sammy Virji. Wright’s promotion also follows the recent announcement that both he and fellow London-based music agent Jules de Lattre have been made partners at the agency.
