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Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. It owns and operates a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing,...
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is the world’s leading music company. It owns and operates a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 territories. It identifies and develops recording artists and songwriters, and produces, distributes and promotes music to fans around the world. Its catalog of recordings and songs stretches back over a century.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Location
Region
North America
Country
Netherlands
City
Hilversum
Corporate office
's-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW Hilversum, Netherlands
Additional offices
Santa Monica, CA, United States
Principals
Sir Lucian Grainge
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Matt Ellis
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Philippe Flageul
Executive Vice President, Controller
Jody Gerson
Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG)
Jeffrey Harleston
General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Business & Legal Affairs
Eric Hutcherson
Executive Vice President, Chief People and Inclusion Officer
Boyd Muir
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Michael Nash
Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer
Will Tanous
Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Vincent Vallejo
Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Corporate
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does Universal Music Group generate revenue?
UMG earns revenue through recorded-music sales and streaming, music publishing royalties, and brand partnerships. The recorded-music business collects from streaming services, physical sales, performance rights, and sync licensing. Universal Music Publishing Group separately monetizes the underlying song compositions.
Where is Universal Music Group headquartered?
UMG's corporate headquarters are located at 's-Gravelandseweg 80, 1217 EW in Hilversum, Netherlands. Its operational headquarters are at 2220 Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica, California. The company also maintains offices in roughly 60 countries worldwide.
How can brands partner with Universal Music Group or its artists?
Brands can partner with UMG through the Universal Music Group For Brands division, which provides tailored business solutions. Licensing requests for master recordings are handled by local UMG offices or, in the United States, by the Universal Music Enterprises Film & TV Department.
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