CAA Elevates James Burtson to President, Carol Sawdye Joins as CFO
Richard Lovett, Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd will continue in their roles as CAA Co-ChairmenUmberto Gonzalez | January 7, 2021 @ 10:00 AM
James Burtson and Carol Sawdye
Creative Artists Agency has elevated James Burtson, previously the company’s Chief Financial Officer, to President, and Carol Sawdye, previously Chief Operating Officer of PwC, will join as Chief Financial Officer, the agency announced on Thursday.
Richard Lovett, Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd will continue in their roles 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,” says Lovett in a statement to TheWrap. “He is a world-class leader with profound insight into the opportunities ahead as the media, sports and technology landscapes, and CAA itself, continue to evolve
By: Debbie Speer
CAACreative Artists Agency has expanded its leadership ranks with the promotion of Chief Financial Officer James Burtson to President. His former position will be filled by former PwC Chief Operating Officer Carol Sawdye. Past CAA President Richard Lovett, along with Kevin Huvane and Bryan Lourd, will continue in his role as CAA co-chairman.
The move is said to be part of CAA’s efforts in the last year to increase diversity with the formation of the gender-balanced CAA Board that is responsible for day-to-day management of the agency. To that end, CAA in the last year has hired other key leaders, including Dr. Sharoni Little as Head of Global Inclusion Strategy and Tyrone Bland to lead U.S. Government Affairs.
Hemisfair to build exquisite garden following $1 million donation
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On Tuesday, Hemisfair announced the construction of a garden along East Nueva Street. The project will be funded by a $1 million grant from the Mays Family Foundation, the first seven-figure donation to the Hemisfair Conservancy.Hemisfair
San Antonio residents will soon have a new spot to appreciate nature after a record-setting donation by the family of a late philanthropist.
On Tuesday, Hemisfair announced the construction of a garden along East Nueva Street. The project will be funded by a $1 million grant from the Mays Family Foundation, the first seven-figure donation to the Hemisfair Conservancy.
June 27, 2009 in Localism, Music
I’ve been combing through the web trying to get a handle on how radio has responded to the death of Michael Jackson on Thursday. There’s much anecdotal evidence to suggest that radio listenership was up, as fans sought out his music and news about his death from the radio. However, as listeners turned on their […]