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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Major Business Unit & Territory Leadership
Michele Anthony EVP, UMG
Frank Briegmann Chairman & CEO of Central Europe & Deutsche
Grammophon
Marc Cimino COO, Universal Music Publishing Group
Naoshi Fujikura President & CEO, Universal Music Japan
Adam Granite EVP, Market Development, UMG
Mike Harris President & CEO, Music Corporation
of America
John Janick Chairman & CEO, Interscope Geffen A&M
Jamie Krents CEO & President, Verve Label Group
Andrew Kronfeld EVP, Marketing, UMG
Alexandra Lioutikoff President, Latin America & US Latin, Universal Music
Publishing Group
Avery Lipman Founder, President & COO,
Republic Records
Monte Lipman Founder & CEO, Republic Records
Jesús López Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Latin America and
Iberian Peninsula
Tom March Chairman & CEO, Capitol Music Group
JT Myers Co-CEO, Virgin Music Group
Olivier Nusse CEO, Universal Music France &
Universal Music Africa
Richelle Parham President, Global E-Commerce
and Business Development, UMG
Nat Pastor Co-CEO, Virgin Music Group
Bruce Resnikoff President & CEO, Universal Music Enterprises
Devraj Sanyal MD & CEO, Universal Music India
& South Asia
Dickon Stainer CHAIRMAN & CEO, UNIVERSAL MUSIC UK; CHAIRMAN, GLOBAL
CLASSICS & JAZZ
Troy Tomlinson Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing
Nashville
Sean Warner President, Universal Music Australia
& New Zealand
Calvin Wong CEO, Universal Music Southeast Asia & SVP, Asia
Timothy Xu Chairman & CEO, Universal Music
Greater China
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