Where creativity meets responsibility
Bright began in children's publishing, and as we've grown, our work has too. New platforms, channels, markets and audiences.
We now work across: Publishing, Illustration, Greetings & Gifts, Film & TV, and Licensing. It gives the work we create more commercial potential, and gives our artists more opportunities.
As a global business, it's also more important than ever to reflect the diversity in society, from children's books to advertising campaigns. As we discover and develop new artists, we take this role seriously.
At Bright, we don’t just represent talent—we nurture it. We guide careers with care, creativity, and a long-term commitment to success.
Meet the team
We are proud to represent talent in the children’s field at any stage of their career, and we continue to welcome submissions from artists and writers of all backgrounds.
Managing Agents
Bright is an agent house — a collective of specialist Managing Agents, each representing an exclusive roster of clients and acting like dedicated mini-agencies within the wider Bright framework. Every Managing Agent is a specialist in their field — whether publishing,licensing, literary, or design and advertising.
This approach ensures that artists, authors, and animators receive one-to-one guidance from an expert who truly understands their industry. Wherever they are based, our Managing Agents work internationally across all territories, strengthening and expanding Bright’s worldwide reach.
Managing Agents
Bright is an agent house — a collective of specialist Managing Agents, each representing an exclusive roster of clients and acting like dedicated mini-agencies within the wider Bright framework. Every Managing Agent is a specialist in their field — whether publishing,licensing, literary, or design and advertising.
This approach ensures that artists, authors, and animators receive one-to-one guidance from an expert who truly understands their industry. Wherever they are based, our Managing Agents work internationally across all territories, strengthening and expanding Bright’s worldwide reach.
Children's Illustration
Alex Gehringer
Managing Agent
Children's Illustration
Amy Fitzgerald
Managing Agent
Children's Illustration
Anne Moore Armstrong
Managing Agent
Children's Illustration
Georgia Tournay-Godfrey
Agent
Animation
James Burns
Global MD
Greetings & Gift
Laura Hemsley
Licensing Agent
Children's Illustration
Nicky Lander
Managing Agent
Licensing
Paul Black
Brand Partnership Director
Children's Illustration
Susan Penny
Managing AgentHead Agents
At Bright we have an extra tier of experts who are sector specialists.
Each is highly experienced in their own particular sphere and work alongside both Managing Agents and Agents to provide a full 360 service for artists and clients alike.
Head Agents
At Bright we have an extra tier of experts who are sector specialists.
Each is highly experienced in their own particular sphere and work alongside both Managing Agents and Agents to provide a full 360 service for artists and clients alike.
Literary
Richard Scrivener
Film & TV Agent
Children's Illustration
Robbin Brosterman
Senior Agent | Education & Religion
Children's Illustration
Robyn Newton
Head of Children's IllustrationAgents
Our illustration agents champion fresh voices and support established talent, building trusted partnerships with publishers while nurturing some of the industry’s most skilled and trusted illustrators.
Agents
Our illustration agents champion fresh voices and support established talent, building trusted partnerships with publishers while nurturing some of the industry’s most skilled and trusted illustrators.
Children's Illustration
Emily Fernandez
Associate Agent
Children's Illustration
Emily Jones
Associate Agent
Children's Illustration
Francesca Lecchini-Lee
Associate Agent
Design and Advertising
Ilaria Vigilante
Project & Account Manager - Licensing
Children's Illustration
Márcia Sousa
Associate Agent
Children's Illustration
Meggie Johnson
Associate Agent
Children's Illustration
Sarah Brouillard
Associate Agent, Education & ReligionWith a clear focus on strategy and creative direction, Bright agents guide artists to deliver outstanding work — on brief, on time, and to the highest standard. For publishers, this means a reliable, proactive point of contact at every stage, ensuring a smooth and professional experience from start to finish.
Finance and Business Affairs
Our Business Affairs team add insight and direction to every negotiation so that our artists and authors can rely on their extensive experience whilst our clients benefit from fair and consistent working practices. We are proud of how this team contributes to the excellence of our work. They ensure that whole projects run smoothly, leaving our artists to focus on their creativity.
Finance and Business Affairs
Our Business Affairs team add insight and direction to every negotiation so that our artists and authors can rely on their extensive experience whilst our clients benefit from fair and consistent working practices. We are proud of how this team contributes to the excellence of our work. They ensure that whole projects run smoothly, leaving our artists to focus on their creativity.
Jenna provides contracts support for all US-based agents. With extensive experience of publishing, Jenna has a strong background in foreign rights sales.
Jenna Brown
Deputy Head of Contracts, US
Sandra oversees Bright's contracts and royalties department. She is an expert deal and contract analyst and negotiator and also works closely on all Film & TV opportunities.
Sandra Tharumalingam Willmer
Head of Contracts & Royalties, UK
Tahmeed joined Bright from The Walt Disney Company with a background in publishing and consumer product licensing. His experience means Bright again can maximise artists' rights.
Tahmeed Zaki
Contracts Manager, UK
Nicole liaises with the business affairs team and provides administrative support within the US team.
Nicole Reinholdt
Contracts Assistant, US
Mei is responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing statements and analysing financial data to identify trends and opportunities for Bright internally and for the artists we represent.
Mei Toan
Junior Management Accountant
Valerie manages the US office’s finances, and is organized, detailed-orientated and efficient. Her previous experience includes working for a talent management agency.
Valerie Zelin
Finance Manager, USDesign & Marketing
The marketing team amplifies the reach of our artists’ and authors’ work and by using influential digital content, Bright’s voice and presence is shaped and maintained. Crucially the marketing team also shares the data we gather to drive a wide range of initiatives, whilst their remit also includes the management of external suppliers including specialist PR, events organisers and SEO agencies.
Design & Marketing
The marketing team amplifies the reach of our artists’ and authors’ work and by using influential digital content, Bright’s voice and presence is shaped and maintained. Crucially the marketing team also shares the data we gather to drive a wide range of initiatives, whilst their remit also includes the management of external suppliers including specialist PR, events organisers and SEO agencies.
Iwona manages website content and in-house design for Bright. (Currently away on Family Leave)
Iwona Heavens
Web Manager & Agency Designer, UK
Nina manages US marketing, comms, and social media, particularly artist engagement and integration of video content to Bright’s messaging.
Nina Fiol
Marketing Executive, US
Rachel works on email marketing, website optimisation, social media, agency events, and supporting the promotion of our Artists and Author's talent and projects. She is also an integral part of The Alligator's Mouth Award, handling all Marketing & PR.
Rachel Moffat
Marketing Executive, UK
Rhys oversees UK marketing, working with the US team on Bright’s global messaging. He manages artist PR, social media and agency events.
Rhys Stacey
Marketing Manager, UK
Winnie is on the front line of Bright’s artist care. She manages client enquiries, curates artist portfolios and provides administrative and creative support across divisions.
Winnie Okunbor
Artist Co-ordinator, UK
Brandie Tully-Scott
Senior Designer, UKHR & Operations
At Bright, people are at the heart of what we are and what we do. So we need an HR department that can support every single one of us throughout our time at the agency.
This starts with the recruitment and on-boarding of new co-workers and continues from there through in-house training, learning opportunities and best practice. At a time when the business is expanding rapidly its role is more important than ever.
HR & Operations
At Bright, people are at the heart of what we are and what we do. So we need an HR department that can support every single one of us throughout our time at the agency.
This starts with the recruitment and on-boarding of new co-workers and continues from there through in-house training, learning opportunities and best practice. At a time when the business is expanding rapidly its role is more important than ever.
With 18 years multi-sector experience, Michelle oversees all areas of Bright’s HR. She manages projects including the employee journey; delivers Leadership Development programmes; creates organisational structures and manages restructures.
Michelle Lustig
HR Director
Kareen is the UK Office Manager, providing logistical and organisational support, as well as facilitating smooth running operational support for staff and clients.
Kareen Linna
Office Manager, UK
Jason is the US Office Manager, providing logistical and organisational support for the US team and operational support to the wider agency.
Jason Seter
US Office ManagerOur Board
Our senior team includes some of the most respected names in publishing and licensing.
Richard Scrivener
Non-Executive Director
James Burns
Global MD
Vicki Willden-Lebrecht
CEO
