Talent management agency Kruger Cowne whose clients include Sir Bob Geldof, Boris Becker, Elle Macpherson and star of hit US TV series ‘Suits’, Meghan Markle, are pleased to introduce Charlotte Ridge as their new head of branding.

Charlotte, formerly of DCD Media, joins the Chelsea based agency to work alongside Adrian Sington (former executive chairman of Virgin Books and vice chairman of Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation,) leading the brand and rights management division with a focus on maximising commercial opportunities for the Kruger Cowne talent roster.

“We are delighted to have Charlotte join the team. Her experience in brand development and reputation for excellence made her the ideal candidate for the role at Kruger Cowne. ” said Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne, co-founder of Kruger Cowne.

Charlotte’s position at Kruger Cowne will see her work across the client base securing commercial deals and engaging new talent.

“I am thrilled to be joining one of Europe's leading talent agencies. With such an impressive range of clients there is a huge opportunity to expand new revenue streams in branding, publishing, merchandise and more.” said Charlotte Ridge

Founded by entrepreneurs Mark Cowne and MD Gina Nelthorpe-Cowne in 1999, Kruger Cowne quickly established themselves as one of Europe’s leading talent and rights management agencies, providing speakers and artists to events in more than 70 countries around the world, specialising in supplying ad agencies, PR companies, and event organisations with globally recognizable and relevant talent.

The exciting agency are at the helm of media negotiations and endorsement deals around everything from Sir Bob Geldof’s forthcoming trip to Space, to the organisation and provision of speakers ranging from Kofi Annan and Archbishop Desmond Tutu for the annual One Young World Summit which this year takes place in Bangkok 18 - 21 October.