Harry Magee, left, and Richard Griffiths flank new Managing Director Sarah Gallagher as they enjoy a rare glimpse of sunshine in London.

Modest! Management has promoted Sarah Gallagher to managing director. Her appointment follows the departure of Will Bloomfield, who left in March.

Gallagher, who joined the company in 2009, reports directly to co-founders Richard Griffiths and Harry Magee. During her 14 years at Modest!, she has overseen campaigns from artists including Olly Murs and JLS.

Magee called Gallagher “an exceptional artist manager, a natural leader and mentor to those around her.”

“She combines her empathetic nature with the sound creative and commercial sensibilities needed in today's entertainment landscape.”

Griffiths added: "As Modest! continues to evolve, Harry and I started to discuss appointing a Managing Director to help us navigate our next chapter of growth. Fortunately, we didn't have to look far. Sarah epitomizes the values and quality of our management team and will be vital to galvanizing our future ambitions.”

In addition to Gallagher's promotion, Natalie Vassileiou has been promoted to operations director. In her new role, she will work alongside Gallagher to manage the day to day running of Modest!, which is celebrating 20 years in business this year.

Bloomfield spent 20 years at Modest! and was listed as a partner alongside Griffiths and Magee. While there, he worked with One Direction, 5 Seconds of Summer, MNEK and Mae Muller. Record of the Day reports that he’s currently taking time out to consider his next move.