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EXCLUSIVE: Anna Higgs has resigned from Casarotto Ramsay & Associates less than a year after being named as the British agency’s managing director.
Higgs, who also serves as the BAFTA Film Committee chair, has left the business with immediate effect. Casarotto Ramsay’s clients include Steve McQueen, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Stephen Frears.
Higgs joined in August 2023 and the former Meta executive was tasked with overseeing the agency and its development. She was hailed as a “world-class creative leader” at the time of her appointment.
Her exit follows the death of Casarotto Ramsay’s founder Jenne Casarotto in February following complications from a short illness. She was 77.
In an email to colleagues (full text below), 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.”
She added: “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.”
In a statement, the Casarotto Ramsay board said: “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’ previous roles have included leading digital at The Night Manager producer The Ink Factory. She was Film4’s head of digital and worked at online channel Nowness.
Anna Higgs’ full memo to 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
