Jeremy Zimmer
CEO and Board Member
UTA
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Entertainment & Creators Economy
Marketing & Advertising
Luxury, Fashion & Cosmetics
Growth & Investment
Gaming & esports
About Me
Jeremy Zimmer helped build UTA from a boutique literary agency into one of the three major talent agencies, representing barrier-breaking artists and creators — from actors, directors, athletes and musicians to writers, gamers and digital influencers. As CEO since 2012, and with an instinct for being ahead of industry trends, he has driven UTA’s growth and evolution into a diversified global company. He has been instrumental in the company’s moves into areas including music, digital talent, fine arts and esports. A consummate dealmaker, he oversaw UTA’s 2019 investment in sports agency KLUTCH Sports Group, the 2021 acquisition of media and brand advisory firm MediaLink, and the 2022 investment in UTA by private equity firm EQT.
Zimmer, who started his career in the William Morris mailroom, established UTA’s industry-leading agent training program whose many past participants hold leadership positions at UTA and throughout the entertainment industry. Zimmer also serves as chairman of The Veterans Fund, a U.S.VETS campaign to build the nation’s largest veteran housing community in Los Angeles.
Hear My Insights
Blockbuster Creativity Across Platforms: A Conversation with Bestselling Author Harlan Coben
With over 80 million books in print worldwide, Harlan Coben is the #1 New York Times author of thirty six novels including WIN, THE BOY FROM THE WOODS, RUN AWAY, FOOL ME ONCE, TELL NO ONE and his latest novel, THINK TWICE. He’s also created and produced multiple hit TV series for Netflix, Amazon and more. Jeremy Zimmer is the CEO of UTA, one of the world’s leading talent, entertainment, sports and advisory companies. Together they will explore the art of storytelling and content that connects with global audiences across platforms.