Veteran executive Brent Weinstein has joined the senior leadership team at CAA, where he’ll be responsible for overseeing business areas including Digital Media, Podcasts, Games, Talent Business Ventures, and Speakers.
Weinstein joins from Candle Media, where he’s served as Chief Development Officer since 2022. At CAA, he will also be involved in the agency’s M&A and investment activities, with a specific focus on setting strategy for the business areas he oversees. In partnership with the Technology division, he’ll also co-managing the team behind CAA’s in-house data and analytics platform, Intell.
“CAA is relentlessly focused on being the most deeply resourced, knowledgeable, and innovative advocate for its clients across all areas,” said CAA President Jim Burtson. “Brent’s shared passion for client service as an exceptional agent, and his tremendous track record as a creative business builder and senior leader, make him an outstanding match for us as we continue to execute on our ambitious vision. His deep understanding of the rapidly growing marketplace of opportunities for talent will be invaluable as we build upon the ongoing success of the areas he will oversee.”
Said Weinstein, “CAA sits uniquely and powerfully at the intersection of entertainment, sports, culture and technology, with a global reputation for excellence and an unmatched understanding of where audiences and consumers are heading. It’s an honor to become part of CAA and its incredible culture, and to work alongside some of the most creative and pioneering agents and executives in the industry, as we collectively work to create new opportunities for the world’s leading creators and companies.”
During his time at Candle Media, Weinstein led the company’s corporate and business development efforts, including developing impactful partnerships for Candle divisions such as Hello Sunshine and Moonbug. Prior to that, he spent more than two decades at UTA, where he helped build and led the agency’s Digital Talent, Podcasting, Ventures, Live Events, Heartland, and Emerging Platforms businesses, rising to become Partner and the agency’s first-ever Chief Innovation Officer. He also co-managed UTA’s Insights and News divisions, helped drive strategy and operations for its Global Music and Speakers businesses, and played a key role in the agency’s M&A initiatives.
