WME has scored a major coup in the U.K. with the hiring of top British agent Lucy Dickins as Head of its UK Music division. She brings her star-studded roster of Adele, Mumford & Sons, Laura Marling, James Blake, Mabel and more to the firm beginning in June.
In addition, ITB agents James Simmons and Chris Payne are also joining WME. Dickins, daughter of ITB founder Barry and sister of Adele manager and September founder Jonathan, started her career working for a small independent record label before joining ITB as an assistant. She's since worked her way up in the firm, earning a reputation for developing artists and emerging talent, and establishing a close rapport with the talent she works with.
Dickins also works with Hot Chip, Bryan Ferry, Rex Orange County, Jamie T, Jack Peñate, among others, all of whom are expected to join her at WME.
“Lucy is a star player, and the perfect addition to our team,” said WME’s Head of Music Marc Geiger. “There’s no one else who possesses Lucy’s combination of pedigree, taste, and respect in our industry.”
