Jennifer Custer to direct Maria B Campbell’s London office

Jennifer Custer has been appointed director at the London office of Maria B Campbell Associates (MBCA).

Custer joins from Eccles Fisher Associates, where she has led UK scouting for the last four years. Before this, Custer was the rights director at A M Heath literary agents, a role she held for over a decade. 

Agnes Ahlander Turner, president of MBCA, commented: “When we opened our UK office over 10 years ago, we were following our belief that ‘scouting without borders’ would be the way of the future. We were the first scouting company to have a foothold in both New York and London. Now, 10 years later, the London office is seven people strong and represents major international publishers, a global entertainment company, and a score of prestigious independent producers. Given her extensive experience and our shared values, Jenn is uniquely positioned to lead the UK office as we embark on a new chapter of growth. Intelligence, integrity, camaraderie, and wit are core values in our company, and I’m extremely excited to partner with her to continue to deliver excellence to our clients and expand our international reach.”

Custer said: “It is a boom time for scouting. Our specialised skillset has never been more essential to cutting through the noise and giving our book and screen partners an edge over the competition. MBCA is in an incomparable position in the industry, with unparalleled access and a truly global footprint. From my very first conversation with Agnes, I felt a strong sense of alignment and a surge of energy. I am excited to be joining the MBCA family and leading the London team into the future.”

Jennifer Custer can be reached at JCuster@mbcbook.com from 8th April.