Linda Lichter (left) and Anna DerParseghian Courtesy of Subject (2) Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment The entertainment industry's leading business managers - the trusted advisers successfully overseeing key strategic and financial decisions for their high-profile clients amid a year marked by disruption and economic volatility - will gather at CUT at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel for The Hollywood Reporter's 15th annual Power Business Managers event. Anna DerParseghian, managing partner at PTD Business Management, will be honored with THR's Business Manager Icon award, recognizing her exceptional achievements in the field. DerParseghian, a perennial on THR's annual list of the top business managers in Hollywood and one of only a handful of female managing partners in entertainment business management, continues to manage the boutique firm based in Sherman Oaks, boasting some of Hollywood's biggest A-list as clients. Related Stories Business Ari Emanuel's MARI Acquires Broadway Ticketing Company TodayTix Business Are Influencers Too Big for Hollywood? This year's Power Business Managers event, a breakfast to be held at Wolfgang Puck's CUT on Oct. 22, will feature a keynote conversation with Linda Lichter, founding partner of Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Feldman, Rogal, Shikora, & Clark. Lichter was one of the first female lawyers to be a named partner in an entertainment law firm and one of the first lawyers to work in the independent film world. In 2024, she was inducted as a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences and has been on the board of LA Theatre Works for 35 years. Additionally, she is the chair of the Board of Governors of the Telluride Film Festival, where she's served on the board since 2010. THR's 2025 Power Business Managers list will be unveiled in the Oct. 22 issue of the weekly magazine. City National Bank - which has served the entertainment industry for more than 70 years, working with clients in business management, film, television, music and sports industries - is returning as the presenting sponsor of the event. "Exceptional business managers are the driving force behind the success of today's top talent, bringing vision, strategic expertise and innovative thinking to the table," said JaHan Wang, head of entertainment and sports banking at City National Bank. "City National Bank is committed to recognizing and supporting these outstanding leaders, which is why we're proud to partner with the Power Business Managers event, honoring their achievements, celebrating their impact and acknowledging the significant contributions they make in entertainment and business." Wheels Up and Delta Air Lines will also sponsor the event. Wheels Up and Delta are strategic partners, connecting private and commercial aviation and offering an elevated and seamless travel experience that meets the distinct needs of entertainment professionals. Last year's event, held at Spago Beverly Hills, featured a keynote conversation with WME's Dan Limerick where Jane Lynch presented John McIlwee, founder of J. McIlwee & Associates, Inc., with THR's Business Manager Icon award. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up CAA CAA Bolsters Creators Division, Hires Veteran Jacob Selzer Film and TV Tax Credits Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' Nabs $37 Million, 'Jumanji' Sequel Gets $44 Million In California Tax Credits Sports Tom Brady Wants You to Roast Him (and Dinner) For His Latest Viral Marketing Stunt Sports NBA's Advertiser Interest Surges, Lifting Media Partners Ahead of Tip Off Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery Is for Sale After All, as "Multiple Parties" Circle HBO Max HBO Max Hikes Prices Across All Subscription Plans CAA CAA Bolsters Creators Division, Hires Veteran Jacob Selzer Film and TV Tax Credits Michael Mann's 'Heat 2' Nabs $37 Million, 'Jumanji' Sequel Gets $44 Million In California Tax Credits Sports Tom Brady Wants You to Roast Him (and Dinner) For His Latest Viral Marketing Stunt Sports NBA's Advertiser Interest Surges, Lifting Media Partners Ahead of Tip Off Warner Bros. Discovery Warner Bros. Discovery Is for Sale After All, as "Multiple Parties" Circle HBO Max HBO Max Hikes Prices Across All Subscription Plans