Paul Winteridge from Exeter-based leisure company Vern Allen Group has been appointed president of The Entertainment Agents’ Association, succeeding Bob James who steps down after a two-year stint.

Winteridge has labored within the leisure business for 37 years, spending 18 years as a performer and the final 19 years as an agent and private supervisor, representing expertise in theatre, tv and selection.

In 2009 he grew to become managing director of Vern Allen Group and now heads up a staff of expertise brokers and creatives that works on delivering occasions for each UK and European purchasers.

“My agency has been a member of The Entertainment Agents’ Association since 1995 and I have been a member of the council of management since 2018,” says Winteridge.

“I will be working hard on membership support, education and engagement”

“I see the hard work that goes into supporting our members and I am grateful to Bob James for all he’s done during his tenure. It is with pride and excitement that I take on the role of president in what continues to be a difficult time for live entertainment. I will be working hard on membership support, education and engagement with an ambition to grow a more diverse membership.”

He provides: “We have a seat at the table of LIVE UK and I am keen to connect with other associations and industry professionals to work together more cohesively for the benefit of our members and the talent they represent. Knowing the strength of expertise of my fellow councillors gives me great confidence in leading the association and taking it forward for the next two years.”

The Entertainment Agents’ Association has 227 members from all areas of dwell efficiency, together with modern music, theatre, tv, circus, cruise and vacation park leisure.

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