• Tue, May 13, 2025

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Universal Music Group gets new finance chief (UMGNF:Pink Limited Info)

Universal Music Group appoints Matt Ellis as CFO, effective June 9.
Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed Boyd Muir as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Muir, who has been with UMG since 2002, previously served as the company's Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Operations, and has been acting as the interim CFO since January 2023. His appointment comes as UMG continues to focus on growth and innovation in the music industry.

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