UTA has added veteran executive Anna Ho Sandig as vice president in the Venture Studio department, which develops talent-founded companies.
Ho Sandig is based in Los Angeles and will report to Paul Yoo, head of UTA Venture Studio, which already counts Emma Chamberlain’s Chamberlain Coffee, Elizabeth Banks’ Archer Roose wine, Rob’s Backstage Popcorn by the Jonas Brothers and Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals among its lineup of successful startups.
“Anna exemplifies the collaborative leadership, creative and critical thinking, and operational excellence necessary to develop premier companies for world-class talent,” said Yoo, announcing her new role. “We are privileged to have her on our team and look forward to the powerful impact she will have at UTA on behalf of our clients.”
Ho Sandig added: “UTA stands at the forefront of innovation, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with the agency. In an era where content and commerce are converging,...
Ho Sandig is based in Los Angeles and will report to Paul Yoo, head of UTA Venture Studio, which already counts Emma Chamberlain’s Chamberlain Coffee, Elizabeth Banks’ Archer Roose wine, Rob’s Backstage Popcorn by the Jonas Brothers and Issa Rae’s Sienna Naturals among its lineup of successful startups.
“Anna exemplifies the collaborative leadership, creative and critical thinking, and operational excellence necessary to develop premier companies for world-class talent,” said Yoo, announcing her new role. “We are privileged to have her on our team and look forward to the powerful impact she will have at UTA on behalf of our clients.”
Ho Sandig added: “UTA stands at the forefront of innovation, and I’m thrilled to embark on this journey with the agency. In an era where content and commerce are converging,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
UTA has tapped Paul Yoo as Senior Vice President of Ventures, a newly created role at the global talent, entertainment and sports company.
Yoo will be based in Los Angeles and report to Sam Wick, head of UTA Ventures, the division which builds and invests in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer products and technology. In the position, Yoo will focus on building out the agency’s private equity practice by identifying opportunities for its clients to acquire or make substantial investments in existing businesses.
“Paul has extensive experience in private equity and venture capital, and he is well-respected within the financial industry,” Wick said announcing Yoo’s hiring. “With his deep knowledge of the space, he will be able to find innovative ways for clients to become more involved in companies that align with their interests. We are thrilled to welcome him to UTA.”
Prior to joining the agency,...
Yoo will be based in Los Angeles and report to Sam Wick, head of UTA Ventures, the division which builds and invests in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer products and technology. In the position, Yoo will focus on building out the agency’s private equity practice by identifying opportunities for its clients to acquire or make substantial investments in existing businesses.
“Paul has extensive experience in private equity and venture capital, and he is well-respected within the financial industry,” Wick said announcing Yoo’s hiring. “With his deep knowledge of the space, he will be able to find innovative ways for clients to become more involved in companies that align with their interests. We are thrilled to welcome him to UTA.”
Prior to joining the agency,...
- 2/9/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
UTA has tapped Paul Yoo to the new role of senior vice president of Ventures, a division that invests in businesses at the intersection of media, entertainment, consumer products and technology.
The giant agency said Yoo will focus on building out the group’s private equity practice, identifying opportunities for clients to acquire or make substantial investments in existing businesses. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Sam Wick, head of UTA Ventures.
Yoo was previously a partner at Transom Consulting Group and M&a Services, where he led the consumer goods/retail practice of the consulting firm and investment bank. He has advised private equity firms and national corporations on strategy and transactions and A-list celebrities and athletes on creating consumer brands. Prior to joining Transom, he was CEO of Kristen Bell’s social impact company, This Saves Lives, and served as the head of business development for The Honest Company.
The giant agency said Yoo will focus on building out the group’s private equity practice, identifying opportunities for clients to acquire or make substantial investments in existing businesses. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Sam Wick, head of UTA Ventures.
Yoo was previously a partner at Transom Consulting Group and M&a Services, where he led the consumer goods/retail practice of the consulting firm and investment bank. He has advised private equity firms and national corporations on strategy and transactions and A-list celebrities and athletes on creating consumer brands. Prior to joining Transom, he was CEO of Kristen Bell’s social impact company, This Saves Lives, and served as the head of business development for The Honest Company.
- 2/9/2022
- by Jill Goldsmith
- Deadline Film + TV
Film Independent, the L.A.-based indie film organization, has selected 40 fellows for its annual diversity mentorship program, Project:Involve.
This year, Film Independent added a new component to the program: Industry Track, which targets individuals planning to work in the film industry as agents, managers, development executives and acquisition executives as well as in marketing, distribution and entertainment law. They will participate alongside the writers, directors and producers traditionally accepted to the program, with all participants receiving one-on-one film industry mentors, access to production-based master workshops, career development training,and industry networking opportunities.
All the fellows will participate in the short film production component of the program.
The 2010 participants are:
Elizabeth Ai, Producer
Ana Amortegui, Cinematographer
Karina Armijo, Producer
Catalina Ausin, Cinematographer
Hernando Bansuelo, Writer
Sheldon Candis, Writer/Director
Linda Ch·vez, Writer/Director
Chris Cloyd, Writer/Director
Kordo Doski, Writer/Director
Celia Esguerra, Writer
Golnar Fakhrai, Cinematographer
BÈ Garrett,...
This year, Film Independent added a new component to the program: Industry Track, which targets individuals planning to work in the film industry as agents, managers, development executives and acquisition executives as well as in marketing, distribution and entertainment law. They will participate alongside the writers, directors and producers traditionally accepted to the program, with all participants receiving one-on-one film industry mentors, access to production-based master workshops, career development training,and industry networking opportunities.
All the fellows will participate in the short film production component of the program.
The 2010 participants are:
Elizabeth Ai, Producer
Ana Amortegui, Cinematographer
Karina Armijo, Producer
Catalina Ausin, Cinematographer
Hernando Bansuelo, Writer
Sheldon Candis, Writer/Director
Linda Ch·vez, Writer/Director
Chris Cloyd, Writer/Director
Kordo Doski, Writer/Director
Celia Esguerra, Writer
Golnar Fakhrai, Cinematographer
BÈ Garrett,...
- 10/29/2009
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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