FOUNDER & CEO

Prior to establishing Magus Entertainment, Wendy Laister founded and ran one of the largest independent music PR firms in Europe - Laister Dickson - that had offices in both London and Los Angeles. During her ten-year tenure as CEO and President, the company's client base grew to include The Rolling Stones, Guns 'N' Roses, Paul McCartney, and more. In addition, she coordinated global press and publicity campaigns for many of the world's largest televised music events, including Woodstock, Rock in Rio, two Nelson Mandela tributes, the Brit Awards, the Three Tenors concert series, The Wall – Live in Berlin, and the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary concert from Madison Square Garden. Prior to forming Laister Dickson, Wendy was Manager of corporate press and public relations for Richard Branson's Virgin Group. Laister's move into management and the formation of Magus Entertainment in the early 1990s came through her relationship with Aerosmith, whom she had worked with for many years.

ARTIST MANAGER: Duran Duran, Alec Meza, Daisy the Great

Raised just outside Washington D.C, Kyle has worked in the entertainment industry for the past 7 years. He started out his career in Art & Marketing for young fashion houses in the Lower East Side of NYC on top of countless production gigs for magazines like Glassbook, Nylon, POSTURE, and more. During his time in the fashion industry, Kyle began working with an eclectic mix of musicians, both well-known and soon-to-be-known, which sparked and solidified his passion for working with and developing artists. Now, Kyle has been working at Magus Entertainment for the last 2+ years as an artist manager, working with the likes of Duran Duran and Alec Meza.

FAVORITE ARTISTS: The Prodigy, Santigold, Brandon Flowers, Lady Gaga, Bauhaus, Edwyn Collins, Peaches, Missy Elliott, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Air, t.A.T.u and so many more

FUN FACT: Pisces Sun, Gemini Moon, Taurus Rising -- take that as you will.

ARTIST MANAGER: Rozzi, JC Stewart, Alec Meza

Growing up with stops in New York City, South Carolina, and Switzerland, Andrew was first exposed to the music industry at 14 years old when he began producing hip-hop tracks on a Maschine Mikro MPC, which led to him working with artists like Lil Yachty, Project Pat, and Lil B. Enamored by the professional world of music, he decided to pursue a full-time career in the field and studied at NYU Steinhardt, where he earned his Master’s degree in Music Business. Upon completing his education, Andrew found a home at Magus Entertainment in early 2022, where he has since worked as an Artist Manager.

FAVORITE ARTISTS: Gorillaz and all Damon Albarn projects, Playboi Carti, Westside Gunn, Dominic Fike, Danny Brown, A$AP Rocky, etc.

FUN FACT: My first-ever home as a baby was actually next door to what is now the Magus office. Full circle!

PARTNERSHIPS DIRECTOR

Leonie Beckett-Kruizenga joined the Magus Entertainment team as Partnerships Director after a life in the non profit sector as a fundraising and development professional. She has extensive experience in the international performing and visual arts world, and had the privilege to work with artists and makers such as: Gustavo Dudamel, Bill T. Jones, Abida Parveen, Caroline Shaw, Trajal Harrell, Nadia Beugré, Faustin Linyekula, Simon McBurney, Ong Keng Sen, Julian Rosenfeldt, and William Kentridge. Leonie held leadership positions in NYC and Amsterdam - as Chief Advancement Officer at Young People’s Chorus of New York City, Development Director at Swiss Institute New York, Advisor at Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten, and Development Director at Holland Festival - one of the main international performing arts festivals in Europe.

She created and led the fundraising campaign for the renowned, once-in-a-lifetime event aus LICHT (2019), a coproduction of Holland Festival, Dutch National Opera and the Dutch Royal Conservatoire, and served on the multi-disciplinary arts panel of the New York City Department for Cultural Affairs. She is a King Baudouin Foundation US alumna, was part of the steering committee of the national network of cultural philanthropy in the Netherlands, and she serves on boards of several arts organizations.

FAVORITE ARTISTS: Ranges from Napalm Death to Dr. Octagon, Prince, The Cure, Ngozi Family, The Moonlandingz, Kim Gordon, William Onyeabor, and The Last Dinner Party.

JUNIOR ARTIST MANAGER

Born in New York, Alexa Ondrush began performing at a young age in both voice and dance, developing a passion for the music industry early on. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Business and Vocal Performance, during which she managed her a cappella group and other artists. Throughout her academic and professional journey, Alexa has garnered extensive experience in management, PR, A&R, event coordinating, social media, and marketing. In addition to her music industry expertise, Alexa has successfully managed her own photography business for six years and teaches dance. She began her tenure at Magus in 2022 as an intern and has since transitioned to a full-time role as an Artist Manager.

FAVORITE ARTISTS: Masego, Ariana Grande, Billy Joel, Sade, Bob Marley, Drake, Johnny Yukon, Calvin Harris, Jungle, Kanye West, Tame Impala

FUN FACT: Biiig NY Rangers fan, and my favorite performance I ever did was sing the National Anthem at MetLife stadium!

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Monica was born and raised in Moscow, where her passion for music and analytical mindset took root. With a master's degree in mechanics and mathematics, she found herself drawn to roles that balanced creativity and logic. Her career path has led her through various creative industries, from strategic positions in advertising to supporting executives in the art world and major corporations.

Throughout her journey, music has been a constant companion, guiding her ever closer to her true passion. This path eventually led her to Magus Entertainment, where she now combines her love for music with her strategic mind to support artists and the entertainment business.

FAVORITE ARTISTS: FKJ, Sade, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Måneskin, Enigma, Oliver Koletzki, 5nizza, Parov Stelar, Glass Animals, B.B. King,  Latexfauna

FUN FACT: Professional cheese connoisseur !