Hilary’s agent jumps. She will surely follow
NewsIMG V-P Naomi Ives quit the mega-agency on Friday after prolonged discusssions to join K D Schmid as a director. No mention is mentioned of her artists, but Naomi’s key asset is Hilary Hahn and we understand she will soon follow.
Naomi was Executive Vice President, Global Head of Conductors and Instrumentalists, at IMG and her loss will be a blow to the ever-turbulent brand.
Naomi Ives: “I am really thrilled to be joining the KD SCHMID team and am honoured to have been given the opportunity to help shape the company’s future. I am excited to be able to collaborate with such a wonderful team and their exceptionally talented artists. The future looks incredibly bright for KD SCHMID, and I am looking forward to being part of it.”
Managing Director, Karen McDonald says: “Naomi is one of the most passionate, talented and respected professionals in our business and we are thrilled to welcome her into our team. Her remarkable experience and winning personality will undoubtedly be a huge asset to us, and I greatly look forward to our work together.”
Naomi Ives’ appointment follows other recent key additions at KD SCHMID, including Christoph Drescher as Managing Director in December 2023 and Huw Humphreys, who assumed the role of Senior Creative Director in November 2023.
Read Alma’s most recent post – her ears must have been burning!
I have worked with Naomi for a long time and she is an absolute class act. A great move by KD Schmid.