{"id":102100,"date":"2024-09-24T06:05:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:05:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2024\/09\/24\/dickon-stainer-appointed-chairman-and-ceo-of-universal-music-u-k\/"},"modified":"2024-09-24T06:05:23","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T10:05:23","slug":"dickon-stainer-appointed-chairman-and-ceo-of-universal-music-u-k","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2024\/09\/24\/dickon-stainer-appointed-chairman-and-ceo-of-universal-music-u-k\/","title":{"rendered":"Dickon Stainer Appointed Chairman and CEO of Universal Music\u00a0U.K."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- no image --><\/p>\n<div><!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tLONDON, U.K. \u2014 Long-serving executive <strong>Dickon Stainer<\/strong> has been appointed chairman and CEO of Universal Music U.K., succeeding <strong>David Joseph<\/strong>, who announced he was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/david-joseph-stepping-down-universal-music-uk-chairman-ceo\/\">stepping down<\/a> from the role after almost 17 years in charge on Monday (Sept. 23).<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tStainer\u2019s appointment was announced in a memo from <strong>Lucian Grainge<\/strong> sent to staff on Tuesday (Sept. 24). For the last 10 years, Stainer has served as president and CEO of Universal Music Group\u2019s Global Classics and Jazz division, splitting his time between London and New York.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cDickon has embraced an expansive musical worldview throughout his career, taking artists from a wide variety of genres and bringing them to audiences globally,\u201d said Grainge in the memo, which has been viewed b<em>y Billboard, <\/em>and accompanying press release.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cHe not only has deep experience in leveraging our worldwide organization on behalf of our artists, but a track record that includes global commercial and creative artist successes and countless awards in many countries,\u201d said Grainge, who thanked outgoing CEO and chairman David Joseph for his \u201cmany contributions. He leaves with our gratitude.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn his new role, Stainer will be responsible for leading the overall management and strategic direction of Universal Music U.K., including Island EMI Label Group, Polydor Label Group, Decca Records, the recently formed Audience and Media Division, as well as Abbey Road Studios.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn addition to his new responsibilities, Stainer will continue his long association with UMG\u2019s Global Classics and Jazz division in the capacity of chairman, Grainge told staff. Announcements regarding new leadership roles and internal promotions in these businesses will be made shortly, said the UMG chief.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cIt is an honour to be asked by Sir Lucian Grainge to lead Universal Music U.K. The depth of talent that we have at the company, coupled with our remarkable roster of artists, gives me tremendous confidence in what we can achieve together,\u201d said Stainer in a statement.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHe continued: \u201cHaving worked in both the international and domestic divisions of UMG, I know how central the U.K. is to the global music industry \u2013 a vital repertoire source that provides the world with great artists and great music. I can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe reorganization at the top of Universal U.K. comes just a few months after the company announced it was merging its historic Island and EMI label divisions and forming two new frontline label groups: Island EMI Label Group, headed by Louis Bloom as president, and Polydor Label Group, led by Ben Mortimer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe U.K. arm of Universal Music is additionally launching a new Audience and Media Division to support artists and labels, headed by Rebecca Allen.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/dickon-stainer-chairman-ceo-universal-music-uk\/\">Aller \u00e0 la source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LONDON, U.K. \u2014 Long-serving executive Dickon Stainer has been appointed chairman and CEO of Universal Music U.K., succeeding David Joseph, who announced he was stepping down from the role after almost 17 years in charge on Monday (Sept. 23). Stainer\u2019s appointment was announced in a memo from Lucian Grainge sent to staff on Tuesday (Sept. 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