Louise Hughes

Hughes joins Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Group from JK Rowling’s entertainment agency, The Blair Partnership

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Changing Faces

Really Useful Group appoints chief operating officer

Arts Professional
2 min read

The Really Useful Group has announced LOUISE HUGHES as its new chief operating officer.

Hughes joins from JK Rowling’s entertainment agency, The Blair Partnership, where she has been group general counsel since 2017.

She started career with law firm Wragge & Co – now known as Gowling WLG before going on to hold senior legal roles with Penguin Random House and the Financial Times.

Hughes said: “I’ve spent my whole career specialising in deal negotiation to support the ambitions of world-class teams managing generation-defining intellectual property. It’s an honour to be able to continue this journey with Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Group.”

Really Useful Group CEO JAMES MCKNIGHT said: “This is another exceptional appointment for the business as we continue on our mission to extend our reputation as a global innovator in musical theatre and re-focus as a collaborative, experience-led entertainment company.

“Louise has unparalleled talents for breaking new ground and extensive experience in strategic global rights development with the ability to find creative and unique solutions to complex issues, which will be powerful in delivering on our ambitious, long-term plans for the Really Useful Group. We’re incredibly excited to welcome her to the team.”