


Judy Schwab
UTA Appoints Judy Schwab as Chief People Officer
Schwab previously held senior roles at Apple and Disney
United Talent Agency (UTA) has announced that Judy Schwab will take on the role of Chief People Officer. She comes to UTA after over two decades of experience in the tech and entertainment sector.
Schwab’s experience:
Schwab’s most recent position was Senior Vice President, Head of People at the canceled streaming venture, Venu Sports.
Prior to that, she was Human Resources Leader at Apple.
Schwab also served at Disney as Head of Human Resources DTC on the team that launched Disney+.
What they said:
David Kramer, UTA’s Chief Executive Officer: “Judy’s exceptional track record in building high-performing teams and leading people and culture made her the ideal person for this role. Her leadership, insight, and expertise will be instrumental as we continue to invest in UTA’s talent for our next phase of growth.”
United Talent Agency (UTA) has announced that Judy Schwab will take on the role of Chief People Officer. She comes to UTA after over two decades of experience in the tech and entertainment sector.
Schwab’s experience:
Schwab’s most recent position was Senior Vice President, Head of People at the canceled streaming venture, Venu Sports.
Prior to that, she was Human Resources Leader at Apple.
Schwab also served at Disney as Head of Human Resources DTC on the team that launched Disney+.
What they said:
David Kramer, UTA’s Chief Executive Officer: “Judy’s exceptional track record in building high-performing teams and leading people and culture made her the ideal person for this role. Her leadership, insight, and expertise will be instrumental as we continue to invest in UTA’s talent for our next phase of growth.”
United Talent Agency (UTA) has announced that Judy Schwab will take on the role of Chief People Officer. She comes to UTA after over two decades of experience in the tech and entertainment sector.
Schwab’s experience:
Schwab’s most recent position was Senior Vice President, Head of People at the canceled streaming venture, Venu Sports.
Prior to that, she was Human Resources Leader at Apple.
Schwab also served at Disney as Head of Human Resources DTC on the team that launched Disney+.
What they said:
David Kramer, UTA’s Chief Executive Officer: “Judy’s exceptional track record in building high-performing teams and leading people and culture made her the ideal person for this role. Her leadership, insight, and expertise will be instrumental as we continue to invest in UTA’s talent for our next phase of growth.”
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We covered it because UTA is a major talent agency.
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