C&binet ambassador Lucian Grainge appointed CEO of Universal Music Group

Nick | 11 Feb 2010, 11:46

Lucian Grainge, one of the driving forces behind the success of c&binet forum 2009, has been promoted to lead the world’s biggest music company.

A (Universal’s parent company) said:

Vivendi announced today the appointment of Lucian Grainge as Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company. Mr. Grainge is promoted from his current role as Chairman and CEO of London-based Universal Music Group International (UMGI). He will take up the position on Jan. 1st 2011, succeeding Doug Morris, who will remain as Chairman. He will relocate to New York from July 1st 2010. During these six months, Doug Morris and Lucian Grainge will act as co-CEOs of UMG. Lucian Grainge will report to Jean-Bernard Levy and become a member of the Vivendi Management Board.

Under Lucian Grainge’s leadership since 2005, UMGI has grown its market share worldwide, broken global acts and led the music industry in developing a range of new digital services. He started his career with CBS/April Music in 1979, advancing to positions in Artists & Repertoire (A&R) and talent development, and rising to senior management positions at PolyGram UK and Universal Music internationally.

As a c&binet ambassador, Mr Grainge played a leading role in shaping the agenda and content for c&binet forum 2009.