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Matt Vioral Joins Brillstein as Manager After Gersh Career
Matt Vioral has started a new job at Brillstein Entertainment Partners.
He spent 20 years working at The Gersh Agency, where he began in the mailroom and later became an agent and Senior Partner.
His new job is in artist management.
He will still work with some clients together with Gersh.
Those clients include Jacob Elordi, Drew Starkey and Ryan Eggold.
Leaders at both companies said they support the move.
Vioral said he is grateful for his time at Gersh and excited about his next chapter.
Matt Vioral is leaving The Gersh Agency to join Brillstein Entertainment Partners in a management role.
Vioral spent 20 years at Gersh, advancing from mailroom and executive assistant roles to agent and Senior Partner.
He will continue representing some clients alongside Gersh, including Jacob Elordi, Drew Starkey and Ryan Eggold.
Brillstein executive Jon Liebman praised Vioral’s talent judgment, instincts and relationships as strengths for artist management.
Gersh President Leslie Siebert said the agency supports Vioral and looks forward to continuing to work with him.
- Who
- Matt Vioral, Brillstein Entertainment Partners and The Gersh Agency.
- What
- Vioral has joined Brillstein in a transition from talent agency work to management.
- Where
- Brillstein Entertainment Partners; Vioral is a Los Angeles native.
- When
- The articles do not specify the date of the move; Vioral said he had spent 20 years at Gersh.
- Why
- Vioral is beginning a new chapter in artist management, where Brillstein cited his talent instincts and industry relationships.
Brillstein’s view
Gersh’s view
Vioral’s transition
Brillstein’s view
Brillstein welcomed Vioral, emphasizing his eye for talent, instincts and relationships as strengths for artist management.
Gersh’s view
Gersh expressed pride in Vioral’s career and contributions, and said it supports him and expects to continue working with him.
Key facts
- New role
- Manager at Brillstein Entertainment Partners
- Previous agency
- The Gersh Agency
- Time at Gersh
- 20 years
- Gersh career progression
- Joined the mailroom after graduating from UCLA; became an agent in 2010 and most recently served as Senior Partner
- Clients named
- Jacob Elordi, Drew Starkey and Ryan Eggold
- Continuing client work
- Vioral will continue representing clients alongside Gersh
- Statements
- Brillstein and Gersh leaders expressed support for the transition
Quotes
Leslie Siebert
President of The Gersh Agency
“We’re excited with Matt’s decision to join Brillstein. His incredibly sharp eye for talent coupled with strong instincts and deep relationships are a dynamic combination for artist management. We look forward to supporting him as he continues to help develop clients and their creative vision.”
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“We’re proud of the career he has built here and the contributions he has made to our clients and agency. He leaves with our friendship and support. We look forward to working with Matt in his new role at Brillstein, and continuing to work together with Gersh clients.”
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Matt Vioral
Talent agent transitioning from Gersh to Brillstein Entertainment Partners
“Gersh has been my professional home for 20 years, and I’m grateful to Leslie, Bob, David and everyone at the agency for their support, collaboration and friendship. I’m excited to begin this next chapter at Brillstein, while continuing to work closely with the colleagues at Gersh who have been such an important part of my career.”
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