Motley Models, an adult entertainment talent agency, has been acquired by a private investment group. Industry executive Kristen Kaye has been appointed to manage the agency's day-to-day operations during the transition, following the immediate departure of former owner Dave Rock.

Agency Under New Ownership

The acquisition of Motley Models by a private investment group was announced on September 17, 2023. The agency's new ownership released a statement confirming the definitive agreement. As part of this transition, Dave Rock has been relinquished from all duties and is exiting the adult industry immediately.

Kristen Kaye, described as an experienced industry executive, a seasoned marketing & sales executive, and a consultant, has been chosen to lead Motley Models. Kaye will oversee the agency's day-to-day operations during this transitional period. She expressed excitement about the new group's vision for the agency, which includes plans to corporatize and innovate.

Kaye stated that the agency model needs to be scrutinized and elevated, especially in light of allegations of misconduct against Dave Rock. She will lead Motley Models as it aims to become a premier adult talent agency, building on its 14-year history of managing talent. The agency, founded in 2010, plans to rebrand and introduce several initiatives designed to provide industry-leading advantages for both its studio and talent clients.

Dave Rock's Departure and Allegations

Dave Rock, the former owner of Motley Models, stepped down on Saturday, September 16, 2023. His resignation followed allegations made on Instagram on Friday by model Aurora Fox. Fox claimed that Rock had surreptitiously recorded her while she was staying in the agency’s model house as a prospective client.

Aurora Fox posted a snippet from a video recording on her Instagram feed. This footage showed her trying on lingerie in a bathroom, which she identified as one of Rock’s "spy videos." Ryan Kona, Motley's lead agent, informed AVN on Saturday that Rock resigned after Fox shared an Instagram reel showing video footage she alleged he secretly recorded without her consent while she was staying at his house. Rock did not respond to a request for comment at the time of publication.

Future Plans for Motley Models

Under its new private investment group ownership and with Kristen Kaye at the helm, Motley Models intends to rebrand. The agency has outlined several initiatives aimed at providing industry-leading advantages for its studio and talent clients. The goal is to build upon its 14-year history and establish itself as the premier adult talent agency.

Kaye's leadership will focus on executing this vision, which includes a commitment to corporatization and innovation within the agency model. The new direction for Motley Models comes at a time when Kaye believes the agency model requires scrutiny and elevation.

Key Facts

  • Motley Models has been acquired by a private investment group.
  • Kristen Kaye, an industry executive, has been appointed to manage Motley Models' day-to-day operations.
  • Former owner Dave Rock has been relinquished from all duties and is exiting the adult industry immediately.
  • Rock's departure followed allegations made by model Aurora Fox regarding surreptitious recordings.
  • Motley Models plans to rebrand and introduce new initiatives for its clients.
  • The agency was founded in 2010 and has a 14-year history in the adult entertainment talent industry.