Universal Music Group Launches Virgin Music Label And Artist Services
NEW REGIONAL HUBS COMBINE EXPERIENCED EXECUTIVE TEAMS AND LEADING TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS WITH STRENGTH OF UMG
VIRGIN MUSIC LABEL & ARTIST SERVICES LEADERSHIP TEAMS APPOINTED IN U.S., U.K., FRANCE, GERMANY, JAPAN & LATIN AMERICA
LAUNCH BUILDS UPON UMG S LEADERSHIP IN PARTNERING AND FOSTERING SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDUSTRY S LEADING INDEPENDENT LABELS AND ARTISTS
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Feb. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music based-entertainment, today announced the launch of Virgin Music Label & Artist Services, a new global network delivering premium and flexible artist and label services to the industry s most dynamic entrepreneurs and independent talent worldwide, inspired and influenced by the spirit and ethos of the iconic Virgin Records label.
Music Business Worldwide
January 20, 2021
Maxim Vlasov has been hired as Managing Director, Universal Music Russia, effective immediately.
The appointment marks a return to the company for Vlasov, who had held the position of Executive Director, Universal Music Russia until 2019.
Vlasov’s predecessor Dmitry Konnov has left the company “amicably and by mutual agreement”, according to a release announcing the news.
He re-joins the company from Russian football team FC Spartak Moscow, where he held the position of COO.
An experienced executive, he has previously held positions at Walt Disney Company and Olympus.
At Universal Music Russia, he will be responsible for strengthening relationships with artists and partners, alongside the continued development and growth of UMG operations within Russia in the future.