EXCLUSIVE: Ken Katz, a well-respected figure in sports management, is set to leave his current position to take up a senior executive role and become a partner at Rick Yorn‘s management company LBI Entertainment. Katz will focus on strategy across numerous sectors including tech, sports, production, and content. He will begin his new role in February, with operations based in both Los Angeles and New York. Many of his clients, including the NFL Offensive Player of the Year, and Super Bowl Champion Eagles running back Saquon Barkley, are following him to LBI Entertainment.
“Ken is one of the most respected and forward-thinking managers in the sports industry,” LBI founder and CEO Rick Yorn told Deadline. “His ability to navigate the intersection of sports, tech, and entertainment is unparalleled, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him join LBI as a partner. His strategic mindset, deep relationships, and innovative approach to athlete representation will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence across multiple sectors. We’re thrilled to welcome Ken and his incredible roster of clients to the LBI family.”
Said LBI Partner Scott Greenberg: “We couldn’t be more excited to have Ken Katz (better known as Kuz to many) join the LBI family. His reputation for working with elite athletes speaks for itself, and his client focused approach aligns perfectly with LBI’s core values. His dynamic thinking and deep relationships will be a valuable resource to our clients.”
Barkley will also continue to be agented by Ed Berry of CAA.
