Talent Management
Kentaro currently have a team of in-house agents, all licensed by national associations, who together have a wealth of experience within the player management business. They are fully supported by Kentaro’s marketing team, which specialises in the endorsement and advertising rights for any type of sports personality.
In February 2009, Kentaro sealed a corporate partnership deal with Jerome Anderson’s renowned Sport Entertainment and Media Group (SEM). As one of Britain’s leading sports management agencies, SEM represents over 150 professional footballers and clubs in Europe’s top leagues, and top media personalities, having worked in the past & present with and on behalf of international superstars such as Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United & England), John Obi Mikel (Chelsea & Nigeria), Thierry Henry (Arsenal/Barcelona & France), Ian Wright MBE (Arsenal/West Ham/Celtic & England), Charlie Nicholas Arsenal/Celtic & Scotland), and football clubs including Barcelona, Juventus, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Manchester City and West Ham United, to name but a few.
Founded in 1984 by Jerome Anderson with headquarters in London, SEM currently employs 20 people with further offices in the United States, Portugal, Switzerland & Spain as well as a network of partners and advisors throughout the world.
In 2007, Kentaro became a major shareholder of Northern Sky, one of the leading FIFA-licensed player management agencies in the Nordic region. Through building a long-term relationship with its clients, Northern Sky is able to provide them with the highest level of service, both on and off the field. Due to its vast experience in the player representation industry, Northern Sky has built a highly-influential worldwide network of clubs and agents. Apart from managing its clients´ careers, Carlsson and Co. also offer assistance and support to make sure all our clients and their family’s needs are met.
Contact
Anders Carlsson
T: +44 207 349 7800
F: +44 207 349 7809
acarlsson(at)kentarogroup.com
