UTA London Hires Emily Thorpe-Jones to Lead Corporate and Private Events for Music Division

UTA‘s London office has hired Emily Thorpe-Jones to head up corporate and private events for its music division.

Thorpe-Jones will work closely with UTA’s agents, managers and artists to develop strategic brand, commercial and private sector opportunities for its clients across the U.K., Europe and rest of the world.

In the role, Thorpe-Jones will partner with UTA London’s music brand partnerships division led by Anna Gregorek and Irene Agbontaen, as well as the music crossover team headed by Lucy Pullen. She’ll work across UTA’s full music roster, which includes international phenomenons like Burna Boy, Tyla, Sombr, Bad Bunny, Take That, Lizzo and Zayn.

Thorpe-Jones joins UTA from Various Artists Management, where she was the global head of brand and corporate and worked on commercial strategies for artists including Melanie C, Tom Grennan, the Libertines and Rose Gray. There, she collaborated with brands including Formula 1, Chanel, Aston Martin, Lacoste, The Body Shop, Diagio and Volvic.

“I’m thrilled to be joining UTA at such a dynamic moment for the business,” Thorpe-Jones said in a statement. “The ambition here is clear — to push the boundaries of what’s possible for music clients through brand, corporate and commercial work that’s truly integrated and artist-first. I can’t wait to get started.”

Added Neil Warnock MBE, co-head of U.K. music at UTA: “Emily brings a rare combination of creative thinking and strategic execution that’s perfectly aligned with the direction of UTA Music in London. As we continue building a truly global offering for our artists, her experience and network will be an invaluable asset.”

Greg Janese, head of private and corporate events at UTA, added that hiring Thorpe-Jones “reflects our commitment to offering world-class support for artists across all territories — and London is a key pillar of that vision.”