United Talent Agency has named Cassandra Bujarski as its new chief communications officer, replacing an outgoing Richard Siklos.
Bujarski will oversee the agencys global communications and will report to UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer. She comes to UTA from FGS Global, a communications and public affairs firm where she was a partner and head of the Los Angeles office.
Cassandras wealth of experience and varied skill set make her the ideal person to lead our companys communications during a pivotal time of growth and innovation. Her deep expertise in shaping communication strategies and navigating critical issues for some of the most influential brands in entertainment, media, and tech will be invaluable as we continue to position UTA on the global stage, Zimmer said in a statement on Monday. Bujarskis appointment follows a search for the successor to Siklos, whose exit was announced in January after he joined UTA in 2022. UTA is based in Beverly Hills and, as one of the Big 3 firms along with CAA and WME in Hollywood, is run by Zimmer at the top.
She joins the agency after a series of acquisitions, includingROOF football, now part of Klutch Sports and a move that aimed at bolstering its sports division, and UKs Curtis Brown Group.
I am thrilled to be joining UTA, a company renowned for its creativity, innovation, and client-first approach. I look forward to partnering with Jeremy and the incredibly talented team at UTA to build a world-class communications function and amplify the companys leading position at such a transformative moment for the entertainment, sports, and media industries, Bujarski said in her own statement.