Careers built with intention.

Jack Hunter Blair.

Former Talent Director at YMU and Head of Talent at Becca Barr Management, Jack founded nxt wave to build the kind of management company he believed talent deserved: strategic, personal and relentlessly long-term.

With more than a decade of experience across entertainment publicity and talent management, Jack began his career in PR before moving into talent representation at Becca Barr Management. Progressing from junior agent to Head of Talent, he led the team of agents while supporting the founder in developing the business, including the launch of sister agency Next Chapter Studios. He later joined YMU as Talent Director, representing some of the agency’s biggest and highest-earning clients.

Having worked across different areas of the industry, Jack recognised the need for a more forward-thinking approach to talent management. He founded nxt wave with the ambition to challenge traditional agency models and build a business that could evolve alongside the changing entertainment landscape.

While management remains at its core, this vision has expanded to include nxt wave Advisory and nxt wave Frequency, creating a broader business designed to respond to new opportunities across talent, brands and culture.

Jack’s approach is grounded in trusted relationships, commercial understanding and a long-term perspective. He believes the strongest careers are built through considered strategy, meaningful opportunities and a willingness to evolve, creating foundations that last well beyond the latest trend.