2026 Impact NextGen Honoree: Jibran Ahmed

JIBRAN AHMED
Music Agent, Crossover | AGE: 32
Creative Artists Agency

WHAT HE’S WORKING ON NEXT:
A music-driven studio feature film and a soundtrack deal.

Jibran Ahmed works with CAA music artists and creatives across film and television through acting roles, music scoring, producing, and other media opportunities as part of the team that represents Zara Larsson, Audrey Hobert, Ken Carson, My Morning Jacket, Tom Morello, Alexander 23 and The Last Dinner Party, among many others. After getting his start in finance, Ahmed joined the agency in 2018 and was accepted into CAA’s Elevate training program in 2024 and promoted to agent later that year.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS OVER THE PAST YEAR
“Much is to be announced, but having great clients like Audrey Hobert, Alexander 23, Chase Hudson, and many more in projects with partners like FX, A24, Paramount, Netflix, and Universal.”

PRINCE, MOM & LOLLA
“My coming-of-age experience was in the live music scene in and around Chicago. I grew up going to Lollapalooza and the Pitchfork music festivals, and seeing shows at great venues like Ravina and Lincoln Hall. Person-wise, my inspiration comes from a healthy combination of Prince and my mother. Prince as he was and will always be an icon. And my mother for introducing me to artists like Prince, David Bowie, Wham!, and many more.”

FIRST GIG IN THE BIZ
“In college, myself and a few buddies helped spin up a music festival. The festival consisted of fashion shows, film festivals, art installations, and larger musical performances. We booked artists like 2 Chainz, Ben Folds, Migos, and Common. It was a great indoctrination into the business.”

MILLENNIAL ADVANTAGE
“Our generation has the unique background of being raised in technology while also remembering times before things like streaming, social media, etc. I do feel that having an inherent familiarity with technology while directly experiencing analog in-person interactions, is extremely valuable.”

POWER OF A PHONE CALL – AND A GREAT NARRATIVE
“Brian Loucks hired me off a phone call 8.5 years ago. He taught me the power of a great narrative and working to understand true creativity.”

MOST RECENT SHOW THAT BLEW HIM AWAY
“The Last Dinner Party at The Orpheum Theatre in L.A. The band’s ability to weave in story into their show while also showcasing each band member’s unique talent was a treat to watch.”