By james art 
Sam Birmingham has been appointed Director of International Rights at the Trident Media Group, reporting Robert Gottlib and Ellen Levine.
Birmingham has previously played roles in Sebes & Bisseling and WME. In his new role, he will lead the international Trident rights strategy. Trident will continue to be sold directly in the UK and the main translation territories.
Trident Media Represts Such Clients As Catherine Coulter, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Deepak Chopra, Michael Ondaatje, The Late Russo Banks and Marilynne Robins, AS Marlon James, Tony Tulathimutte and Andrew Lipstein S The appointment of Birmingham emphasizes “Trister’s commitment to expand global opportunities” for its authors.
“Everyone from Trident is happy to join the company Sam,” said President Robert Gottlib. “Sam has a number of experiences in international rights and a wonderful wide range of skills and insights that all our colleagues and clients will benefit from.”
Birmingham added: “I have long admired the incomparable group of Robert agents and their ethos of representation. To present every excellent author and make their votes heard around the world will be an honor.”