Universal Music Group

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UMG

We are Universal Music Group, the world’s leading music company.

We exist to shape culture through the power of artistry.

We are a community of entrepreneurs committed to creativity and innovation.

We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 territories.

We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world.

Our vast catalog of recordings and songs stretches back over a century and comprises the largest, most diverse and culturally rich collection of music ever assembled.

As digital technology refashions the world, our unmatched commitment to lead in developing new services, platforms and business models for the delivery of music and related content empowers innovators and allows new commercial and artistic opportunities to flourish.

Knowing that music, a powerful force for good in the world, is unique in its ability to inspire people and bring them together, we work with our artists and employees to serve our communities.

We are the home for music’s greatest artists, innovators and entrepreneurs.

Together, we are UMG, the Universal Music Group.

ORGANIZATION

With offices in more than 60 territories, Universal Music Group N.V. (“Universal Music Group” or “UMG”) is the world leader in music-based entertainment.

Universal Music Group’s corporate headquarters are located in Hilversum, Netherlands and its operational headquarters are located in Santa Monica, California, USA.

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Argentina

Universal Music Argentina

Australia

Austria

Universal Music Austria

B

Belgium

Universal Music Belgium

Brazil

Universal Music Brazil

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Cameroon

Universal Music Cameroon

Canada

Chile

Universal Music Chile

China

Cote d'Ivoire

Czech Republic

Universal Music Czech Republic

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Denmark

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Finland

Universal Music Finland

France

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Germany

Greece

Minos-EMI

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Hong Kong

Universal Music Hong Kong

Hungary

Universal Music Hungary

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India

Indonesia

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Japan

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Kenya

Universal Music Kenya

Korea

Universal Music Korea

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Malaysia

MENA

Universal Music Middle East & North Africa

Mexico

Universal Music Latin Entertainment
Universal Music Mexico

Morocco

Universal Music Morocco

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Netherlands

Universal Music Netherlands

New Zealand

Universal Music New Zealand

Nigeria

Norway

Universal Music Norway

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Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Universal Music Portugal

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Romania

Universal Music Romania

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Senegal

Universal Music Senegal

Singapore

South Africa

Universal Music South Africa

Spain

Universal Music Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Universal Music Switzerland

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Taiwan

Universal Music Taiwan

Thailand

Türkiye

Universal Music Türkiye

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United Kingdom

United States

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Vietnam

Corporate Management Team

Sir Lucian Grainge

Sir Lucian Grainge is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment. Grainge has spent his entire career in the music industry and has signed and worked with many worldwide stars, including ABBA, Jay Z, Elton John, Katy Perry, Queen, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Sam Smith, U2 and Amy Winehouse, among many others. Over the span of four decades, he has not only pioneered new approaches to the signing and development of the world’s most successful recording artists and songwriters but he has consistently championed the development of innovative business models … more

Philippe Flageul

Philippe Flageul is Executive Vice President, Controller for Universal Music Group. He is responsible for overseeing many aspects of UMG’s finance operations, including accounting, tax, treasury, risk management and IT and supply chain finance. He also oversees UMG’s global procurement. Flageul joined UMG is 2015 from Bolloré Group, where he worked for more than two decades as CFO of the industrial division and Chairman of IER. Philippe holds an MBA from EDHEC.

Jody Gerson

Jody Gerson is Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) and a member of Universal Music Group’s (UMG’s) Executive Management Board. One of the industry’s most respected and accomplished executives, Gerson leads a global company with 48 oﬃces in 40 countries and more than 850 employees. She made history as the first female chairman of a global music company and the first woman to be named CEO of a major music publisher. Since joining UMPG in 2015, Gerson has transformed the company into a global powerhouse that owns and administers more than 5 million copyrights and the … more

Jeffrey Harleston

Jeffrey Harleston is General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs for Santa Monica, California-based Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment with operations in more than 60 countries. UMG’s labels include Capitol, Interscope, Republic, Motown, Island, Def Jam, Decca and Verve, as well as a leading global music publishing company, Universal Music Publishing and the industry’s leading merchandising company, Bravado. Harleston is a member of UMG’s executive management board, and he is responsible for overseeing all business transactions, contracts, and litigation for UMG’s operations worldwide. In addition, he is also responsible for … more

Eric Hutcherson

Eric Hutcherson is Executive Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment. In this role, Hutcherson is a member of the company’s senior management and leads a global team across UMG’s record labels, publishing division and operating companies to align talent functions, amplify the company’s entrepreneurial-based culture, accelerate diversity and inclusion across all levels and territories, attract, retain and develop talent, accelerate the company’s social justice initiatives and build on UMG’s successful track-record of driving innovation by recruiting employees who bring new ideas, perspectives and skillsets. Hutcherson joined UMG … more

Boyd Muir

Boyd Muir is Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Universal Music Group (UMG). As COO, Muir is responsible for driving strategic growth across the company’s worldwide operations and has played a central role in the physical-to-digital reshaping of company resources, in addition to leading its global financial operations, asset management, information technology, accounting and supply chain. Muir, who was appointed COO in October 2024, will continue to serve as CFO until his successor is appointed. As UMG’s CFO, Muir played a key role in the company’s successful listing on the Euronext stock exchange in 2021. … more

Michael Nash

Michael Nash is Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer and oversees UMG’s digital business development activities around the world. Nash has worked at the forefront of media and technology convergence for his entire career as an executive, entrepreneur and producer. Most recently, Nash served as a strategic advisor to Warner Music Group (WMG), as well as several digital media startups and new technology companies. Prior to that, he served as an executive at WMG from 2000 to 2011, rising to the role of Executive Vice President of Digital Strategy and Business Development where he oversaw WMG’s worldwide new media … more

Will Tanous

Will Tanous is Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, and a member of Universal Music Group’s Executive Management Board. He plays a key role in the development of the company’s business strategy, oversees several major strategic and corporate endeavors, as well as managing worldwide external and internal communications, global public policy, investor and government relations, event functions and social responsibility. Tanous also oversees the interaction and coordination of the communications functions of UMG’s operating companies in more than 60 countries. Immediately prior to UMG, Tanous served as Executive Vice President of Communications & Marketing for Warner Music Group (WMG). … more

Vincent Vallejo

Vincent Vallejo is Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Corporate for Universal Music Group. Based at the Company’s corporate headquarters in Hilversum, the Netherlands, and reporting to UMG’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sir Lucian Grainge CBE, Vallejo is leading a number of corporate initiatives related to the Company’s listing on Euronext in Amsterdam. Vallejo has worked closely across UMG matters since joining Vivendi in 1998, most recently as SVP, Audit & Special Projects. Prior to joining Vivendi, Vallejo held positions at AGF-ALLIANZ France (Deputy CFO) and Ernst & Young Paris and Madrid. He received a MBA from Montpellier University and … more