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Universal Music Group Appoints Matt Ellis As Chief Financial Officer

May 12, 2025•3 months ago

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Universal Music Group

Matt Ellis
Santa MonicaMusic

Description

Universal Music Group N.V. has named Matt Ellis as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective June 9, 2025. Ellis, who brings extensive finance experience from Verizon, will oversee UMG’s global financial operations.

Company Information

Company

Universal Music Group

Location

Santa Monica, California, United States

About

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans.

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