Frank Briegmann assumed the position of chairman and CEO for Universal Music Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and Deutsche Grammophon. Sir Lucian Grainge, the UMG chairman and CEO, will oversee Briegmann's reporting structure.
Sir Lucian Grainge stated, "Frank and I have worked together for more than 20 years, and he’s a fierce artist champion with a proven track record of building long-term careers." Briegmann initially joined UMG in 2004.
Previously, the company appointed Briegmann as president of UMG Central Europe in 2013. Oscar Celma received the designation of senior vice president of applied AI and machine learning at UMG.
Warner Music Group named Sonny Takhar as the Chairman and CEO of Warner Music U.K. & Ireland. Amra announced that Tomas Ericsson will transition from CEO to Chairman of the Board, effective 1 January 2027.
Robin Davies will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer of Amra starting 1 January 2027. Avex Inc. completed the acquisition of 85% of S10 Entertainment from Brandon Silverstein and his partners.
Danny Goldberg promoted Jesse Bauer to Senior Vice-President and Gabriel Barreto to Vice President at Gold Village Entertainment. Music Services appointed Nick LaPointe as Senior Director of Business Development and Jay Sudarma as Vice President of Marketing.
Jim Selby was elected as a publisher member to the ASCAP Board of Directors. Steve Lamacq joined Chrysalis Records, taking the role of Curator, New Music & Talent Development.
