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Ryan Saab named SVP talent casting & recruitment at Binder and RWS

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From left: Senior VP talent casting & recruitment Ryan Saab, associate casting director Amber Snead and senior manager of performer casting, dance, Sean Webb
The former head of casting operations in Royal Caribbean’s entertainment division, Ryan Saab, joins RWS Entertainment Group and its subsidiary Binder Casting as SVP talent casting & recruitment.

At RWS he is joined by new senior manager of performer casting, dance, Sean Webb while new addition Amber Snead, associate casting director, joins Saab at Binder.

‘Ryan’s innovation and creativity are exactly what we’re looking for at RWS,’ said founder and CEO Ryan Stana. ‘With his international expertise in talent recruitment, his skill at organizing auditions, plus his ability to build a strong and diverse team, we are well-positioned to provide our clients with incredible talent.’

The news comes as Binder prepares to mark its 40th anniversary.

Ryan Saab

Saab has nearly 20 years’ experience as an entertainment production executive, responsible for product development, casting and strategic management. In the new role, he will oversee casting and talent recruitment for RWS Casting, Binder Casting and RWS Fun Crew.

Saab previously oversaw the recruitment of all talent for the Royal Caribbean fleet.

Sean Webb

Webb comes to RWS from bloc – a talent agency representing choreographers and dancers for film, theatre and television.

Amber Snead

Previously at 3-D Theatricals, Snead has worked on projects including Parade starring Davis Gaines, The Addams Family starring Rachel York and Kinky Boots directed by John Tartaglia.

She has worked in casting for nearly a decade and is a member of the Casting Society of America.