UK talent management agency MOKKINGBIRD has announced its expansion into the UAE, appointing Georgia Bennett as Head of Talent.

Georgia brings eight years of industry experience and will lead talent acquisition, management, and brand partnership opportunities across the UAE and wider GCC region, while continuing to manage her core UK talent roster.

MOKKINGBIRD launches in the UAE with the following talent roster:

• Kate Ferdinand - TV personality, author and lifestyle influencer known for BBC One documentary Rio and Kate: Becoming a Stepfamily and host of the Blended podcast.
• Tommy Trotter - fitness and lifestyle influencer and online fitness coach known for content on fitness, running and expat life.
• Desreen Ahanonu - Dubai-based lifestyle, fashion and beauty influencer.