Creator Management Firm CMG Talent Unveils Raft Of Hires

EXCLUSIVE: Creator management biz CMG Talent has unveiled ten hires, including new talent managers.

Kelsey Brown and Paige Biundo been named Senior Talent Manager, with Sandra Ortiz, Ryan Rodriguez and Katie McElveen coming onboard as Talent Managers, and Gabriela Kukura, Reese Amador, Ally Philips, and Juanita Cortés hired at coordinator level. Taylor Kiesel has also joined as Senior Director of Publicity.

CMG Talent Group CEO Joey Roesler said the hires were reflective of the changing face of creator talent management.

“Modern talent representation requires far more than negotiating inbound brand deals,” he added. “We are investing in the people and infrastructure to proactively build careers — through business development, publicity, legal and licensing expertise, brand strategy, and holistic talent management. These additions are another major step in that direction.” 

Brown joins following a spell at Dulcedo, with Biundo joining after a spell at Neon Rose Agency. Ortiz has worked art Dulcedo and Whalar, while Rodriguez had roles at Untitled Secret and A24. McElveen previously advised on IP and licensing matters and provided counsel at CMG Worldwide.

CMG’s has a roster of more than 100 clients, including Alessandra Yarleque, Alyssa Jaffe, Zoë Ferguson, Nabihah Ahmad and Jordan Smikle.

The company, which launched in 2024, is part of CMG Worldwide, the international licensing company that represents the estates of many dead celebrities, sports players and entertainment stars.