EXCLUSIVE: WME has promoted 10 agents to Partner across divisions: Marijn Bal in Sports, Michael Finkle in Theater, Danielle Hammer and Adam Harris in Non-Scripted, Mike Krug in Country Music, Andy Nees in Contemporary Music, Hellie Ogden and Alyssa Reuben in Books, Bari Rosen in Brand Partnerships, and Richard Webb in Digital.

WME Co-Chairmen Christian Muirhead and Richard Weitz commented, “Becoming a Partner at WME is about more than building an exceptional business. It means embracing a leadership role — raising the standard for how we support our clients, championing colleagues, and being invested in our future. We’re proud to celebrate WME’s newly promoted Partners who will carry forward the culture and legacy that have defined our agency.”

Marijn Bal joined the agency’s IMG Tennis division in 2008 and has represented many of the world’s top players, including Qinwen Zheng, Casper Ruud, Victoria Mboko, and Belinda Bencic. As one of the group’s senior leaders, he helps oversee the agency’s relationships across the Grand Slams, the ATP and WTA tours, and with key brand partners.

Since joining WME in 2011, Michael Finkle has worked with stage talent including this year’s Best Director Tony nominee, Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York), and recent signing, Jack Holden, the 2026 Olivier Award winner for Kenrex. Following its Broadway premiere last season, he guided Kimberly Belflower’s John Proctor Is the Villain to its London premiere and closed a deal with Universal for its film adaptation. Notable recent projects include Sonya Tayeh’s directing and choreography debut for the stage adaptation of Black Swan, the Broadway return of August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come and Gone, and the stage premiere of Meg Wolitzer’s The Interestings, alongside Sara Bareilles.

Since joining WME’s Nonscripted group in 2012, Danielle Hammer has built a diversified business representing leading production companies, including Alfred Street Industries, Wheelhouse Entertainment, Kingdom Reign Entertainment, Kismet Media, Keller/Noll, Wildstar, and R.J. Cutler’s This Machine. Part of her work has involved partnering with top talent to build and scale production companies and media ventures, working closely with Maximum Effort (Ryan Reynolds), Hyphenate Media Group (Eva Longoria and Cris Abrego), Nevermind Pictures (Kristen Stewart), Rock’n Robin Productions (Robin Roberts), and E13 (Emma Grede).

Adam Harris joined WME in 2013 and has since forged strategic media ventures for the likes of Marshawn Lynch, Michael Strahan, Serena Williams and Snoop Dogg, Law & Order impresario Dick Wolf, FBoy Island creator Elan Gale, hospitality entrepreneur and Earle Meets World producer David Grutman, Hot Ones host Sean Evans, and chef David Chang.

Mike Krug joined WME’s Nashville office in 2023. His roster includes Cody Jinks, Dexter and the Moonrocks, Ward Davis, Cigarettes @ Sunset, Dasher The Band, High June, and Cadalay, among others.

Andy Nees reps artists including Ashnikko, Blood Orange, Bomba Estéreo, Empire of the Sun, Foster the People, Stormzy, The Hu, The Libertines, and more. Since relocating to London, he has played an important role in the growth of WME’s UK Music division.

Since joining WME’s London office as Co-Head of the UK Books division in 2023, Hellie Ogden has played a key role in growing the agency’s publishing business. Specializing in smart commercial fiction, her roster includes bestselling authors who cross into all areas of entertainment.

Alyssa Reuben reps writers across fiction and nonfiction and has been with WME since 2022. Her roster of authors and creators includes Jessica Knoll, Emma Grede, Vivian Tu, Tinx, Millie Bobby Brown, Scott Mescudi (Kid Cudi), Emma Brodie, Feeding Littles, Katie Sturino, Stassi Schroeder, Rachel Hocchause, Jessica Goodman, and many more.

Since joining WME in 2018, Bari Rosen has helped lead the growth and evolution of the Brand Partnerships team. Her clients include Matty Matheson, Vivian Tu, Brigette & Danielle Pheloung, Claudia Oshry, Deuxmoi, and Tyler Cameron.

Richard Webb has been an influential figure in expanding WME’s gaming and digital business since joining the agency in 2020, repping some of the most recognized talent and publishers in the space.