Creative Artists Agency has promoted CFO James Burtson to president of the Hollywood talent agency. Carol Sawdye, a former COO of the global PwC network of firms, will also join CAA as its new chief financial officer.
Burtson will fill his new role as Richard Lovett, Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd continue as CAA co-chairmen. “The primary role of CAA president is understanding that leading is actually serving, and throughout his tenure with CAA, Jim has been tireless in his pursuit of furthering the company’s interests,” said Lovett in a statement.
Burtson's new role also comes as CAA expands into the media, sports and technology spaces, beyond traditional representation of Hollywood actors.
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