CAA NAMES NEW GLOBAL TOURING POWER TRIO

Darryl Eaton, Emma Banks and Rick Roskin have been named co-heads of global touring in the music division at agency powerhouse CAA, with longtime head Rob Light announcing today (6/6) that he is moving into a new role as the company's managing director.

Eaton, Banks and Roskin, who will oversee more than 340 employees across music, comedy and podcast touring, all have deep roots in the firm. Alongside Mike Greek, Banks has co-led the agency’s London music office since 2006. Eaton started in the company’s famed mail room in 1991, and Roskin has worked in the touring department at CAA for 35 years. Eaton and Roskin were named co-heads of contemporary music for North America in 2015.

Under Light’s stewardship since 1998, CAA has become music’s top agency, representing acts including Bruce Springsteen, Harry Styles, The Weeknd, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Peso Pluma, John Mayer, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dua Lipa, Stevie Wonder and Jelly Roll.

“With the most talented team of agents ever at one agency, and serving the most influential artists in the world, we see unlimited opportunities ahead,” reads a statement issued jointly by Eaton, Banks and Roskin. “The live business has never been stronger nor had more momentum, and artists have never had more ways to express themselves and grow their careers, making this an absolutely incredible time to help chart CAA’s path for the future. We’re fortunate to have shared in the success, stability and uniquely strong culture that the department has enjoyed under Rob’s outstanding leadership. Our vision, and commitment moving forward, is to foster cutting-edge ideas that drive the market and ensure that CAA remains the most exciting and empowering agency for the industry’s best agents and artists to thrive.”

Darryl Eaton, Emma Banks, Rick Roskin

“CAA remains the dominant music and comedy touring agency thanks to a profoundly deep culture of collaboration, innovation, and unyielding devotion to clients,” added Light. “For years, Darryl, Rick and Emma have been extraordinary partners to me in leading our touring group in North America and London, respectively. I am immensely proud of all that we have achieved to date and look forward to what they will create in the years ahead. Along with my new strategic responsibilities, I look forward to continuing to sign and empower great artists, creatively build long-term careers, and mentor young executives.”

“Rick, Darryl and Emma have long been among the most talented and widely admired leaders in the industry, not to mention three of the best agents in the world,” said CAA co-Chairman/CEO Bryan Lourd. “The leadership role they each already play at CAA has earned them deep respect and trust among our colleagues across all departments.”