The Haus Agency

Richard Hannan is an award winning music industry executive and Partner at The Haus Agency, where he serves as Head of Bookings. With over two decades of experience, he brings well honed commercial acumen and strategic leadership to artist and event bookings, label operations, talent management, and revenue generation.

Richard began his career in artist management at Hyperactive, where he worked from 2000 to 2007 managing a diverse roster of artists, including Glen Matlock (Sex Pistols), Liberty X (V2 Records), Kosheen DJs (Vert), 3 Scott Lee’s 3SL (Sony Records), and China Soul. 

He provided turnkey music solutions, overseeing recording, performances, A&R, and consulting for high calibre clients including Armani, Maserati, Rolls Royce, and Motor Expo, while collaborating with artists such as Emeli Sande and Plan B.

Throughout his career, Richard has worked with leading companies including Sony Music, Warner Music, and Live Nation. He has successfully delivered large scale tours, high profile events, and brand partnerships, curating dynamic live and recorded music projects. Under his leadership, The Haus Agency’s booking division consistently delivers commercial success, managing talent acquisition, contract negotiation, and maximizing revenue potential while preserving creative integrity.

As a trusted strategic partner for artists, venues, and brands, Richard combines deep industry insight, a global network, and results driven thinking to ensure every project balances artistic ambition with measurable business growth.

Maya Owolade is Chief Marketing Officer at The Haus Agency, where she leads and oversees all marketing, content creation, and brand strategy across client campaigns. She ensures every initiative is strategically aligned, creatively compelling, and commercially effective, guiding teams to deliver high-impact campaigns that resonate with audiences and drive growth.

Maya has led large-scale creator programs at Superdry, produced high-profile events with Pageboy Projects, and built her own fashion brand from concept to launch. 

Her background in design and production at VSNARY, alongside wholesale and client-facing experience at Temperley London, gives her a complete 360-degree understanding of fashion, marketing, and brand storytelling.

She specialises in shaping culturally relevant campaigns and brand narratives that elevate client profiles, increase engagement, and deliver measurable results.

Joelle Appiah is the Head of Brand Strategy at The Haus Agency, where she leads strategic direction, brand positioning, and creative frameworks that shape how clients engage with culture. Known for her intuitive understanding of audience behavior and narrative design, she develops brand strategies that are both insight-driven and creatively distinctive.

Joelle is also the founder of Soundboard Creative Agency, a London-based creative agency dedicated to bringing brand visions to life. Her entrepreneurial experience has strengthened her expertise in strategic planning, creative leadership, and delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.

Prior to her current roles, Joelle held positions in strategy, marketing, and analytics at leading organizations including HSS ProService Marketplace, Deliveroo, Pay Justice Ltd, Virgin Media O2, and The University of Salford. Her experience spans data analysis, account management, marketing strategy, online advertising, and customer engagement, giving her a holistic understanding of how to connect brands to audiences effectively.

Joelle combines commercial insight, analytical rigor, and creative vision to help brands grow, engage, and leave a lasting impact.