Select Model Management goes Global, Merges with MP Management

London-based Select Model Management and Milan based MP Management are merging. On October 22 the entire agency will operate under the Select Model Management brand with all of MP Management's existing agencies rebranded.

The move is part of a major global expansion drive by Silva International Investments, (the investment company which owns Select Model Management and is a majority shareholder of the combined agency). The combined agency will become the fifth-largest global model and talent agency network in terms of revenue terms and will represent many of the world's most established models. Select will, therefore, be a global network across two continents of 8 model and talent agencies with offices in London, Paris, Milan, Stockholm, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta, and Los Angeles.

'It's the start of an incredibly dynamic new chapter for Select and whilst our main priority is ensuring we continue to manage our talent and client relationships in London, it will be exciting to drive the growth of our brand across the world. We are looking forward to the opportunities that being part of a global network will bring,' Matteo Puglisi, CEO of MP Management said in a press release.

'It's the start of an incredibly dynamic new chapter for Select and whilst our main priority is ensuring we continue to manage our talent and client relationships in London, it will be exciting to drive the growth of our brand across the world. We are looking forward to the opportunities that being part of a global network will bring,' Select Founders Chrissie Castagnetti and Tandy Anderson added.

Puglisi will lead the combined agency while the London office will continue to be managed by Castagnetti (Women's Division) and Anderson (Men's Division).

Select was founded in 1977 while MP Management in 2008. From 2014-2018 MP acquired Mega Model Management Miami, Major Paris, Elite Stockholm, and Factor Chosen Model Management. Together the two boutique powerhouses share characteristics and values and will continue to shape the model and talent industry.

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