Anna Higgs has resigned from her managing director position at UK agency Casarotto Ramsay & Associates.
Higgs’ abrupt departure comes with immediate effect, one year after she joined the company in July 2023.
The news was conveyed in an email to Casarotto Ramsay staff, in which Higgs said, “After managing Casarotto Ramsay & Associates through what has undoubtedly been its most seismic year, I’ve taken the tough decision to move on, and have agreed this with the board.
“Anything I say at this stage will feel like an understatement, as it has been such a journey this past year. I’ve been honoured to support everyone through it.”
Higgs went on to say she will now “spend more time doing what I do best, which is creative work”, and that she will “focus on producing and creative consultancy.”
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A statement from Casarotto Ramsay read, “In the past year, Anna has shared her expertise, leadership, and guidance in what has been, with Jenne’s passing, the most tumultuous year the company will see. Anna managed us through difficult times, and we greatly appreciate all her hard work. We thank her for her commitment and wish her all the best in her future endeavours.”
Higgs’ exit comes after the death of Casarotto Ramsay founder Jenne Casarotto in February aged 77 following a short illness. The company’s clients include Steve McQueen, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Stephen Frears.
Higgs, who is also chair of the Bafta Film Committee, joined Casarotto Ramsay from Facebook, where she was head of entertainment then director of entertainment partnerships, EMEA. Her prior roles include creative director at Nowness and head of digital & creative executive at Film4.
Anna Higgs’ memo to Casarotto Ramsay & Associates staff
Dear Casarotto team,
After managing Casarotto Ramsay & Associates through what has undoubtedly been its most seismic year, I’ve taken the tough decision to move on, and have agreed this with the Board.
I’m incredibly proud of the work I’ve done with the whole Casarotto team, including: bringing the world-leading Access team in-house; helping hire dynamic new team members to support the business; bringing new clients into various offices; and helping to deliver a lasting legacy for Jenne through the launch of the NFTS scholarship, which has raised £300,000 to date, and will support emerging filmmakers to develop their careers at the school.
I will miss the team greatly, but it is now the time to spend more time doing what I do best, which is creative work.
As I progress into more focus on producing and creative consultancy, I look forward to working with Casarotto agents and your incredible talent from the other side of the table, grateful for all I’ve learned with you all in my time with the company.
Anything I say at this stage will feel like an understatement, as it has been such a journey this past year. I’ve been honoured to support everyone through it. It has been a privilege to learn as much as I have from every single person in the company, and our clients are incredibly lucky to have you all in their corner.
Because of all the operational work done to steady the ship through a stormy year, I am glad to leave the team stronger, and as such my resignation will be effective immediately. Ian Devlin will continue as COO, with the senior team leading their respective departments.
I am reassured in the knowledge that Casarotto will continue to do all the bold and brilliant work it does, and more, into the future.
My very best,
Anna
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