Endeavor on Friday said that it has acquired The Harry Walker Agency, one of the preeminent speakers rep agencies in the industry. Its client roster includes former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, as well as Nobel laureates, prominent corporate executives, journalists, activists and celebrities.
“The Harry Walker Agency has been the gold standard for almost 75 years,” Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel said today. “Their standard of excellence has long been imitated, but never replicated, and we’re proud to welcome them to the Endeavor family.”
No financial details were available, but New York-based Hwa will continue to be led by managing director Ellen Kazis-Walker and operate as an affiliate of Endeavor’s Wme, with Hwa president Don Walker will continuing to oversee their agency. Wme’s existing speakers division will now be fully integrated into Hwa.
“Hwa and their speakers will now benefit from the global reach and resources of...
“The Harry Walker Agency has been the gold standard for almost 75 years,” Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel said today. “Their standard of excellence has long been imitated, but never replicated, and we’re proud to welcome them to the Endeavor family.”
No financial details were available, but New York-based Hwa will continue to be led by managing director Ellen Kazis-Walker and operate as an affiliate of Endeavor’s Wme, with Hwa president Don Walker will continuing to oversee their agency. Wme’s existing speakers division will now be fully integrated into Hwa.
“Hwa and their speakers will now benefit from the global reach and resources of...
- 11/8/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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