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GLOBAL& SENIOR MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTSDavid RenzerCHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, WORLDWIDEDavid.Renzer@umusic.comAt the helm of the music industry’s leading global music publishing operation, David Renzer, Chairman & CEO, Universal MusicPublishing Group, is responsible for overseeing the activities of UMPG’s worldwide offices. Since Renzer joined the company (thencalled MCA Music Publishing) in 1996, UMPG has grown exponentially through both direct signings and numerous catalogue acquisitions,including the recent BMG/Zomba acquisition which catapulted UMPG to the world’s leading global music publisher and the globalleader in production music, classical music and contemporary Christian/Gospel music. Under David Renzer’s watch, the top priorityof the company is to ensure that the needs of its songwriters, artists and catalogs will optimally be served through UMPG’s creative,marketing, and administrative services.Michael SammisEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, WORLDWIDEMichael.Sammis@umusic.comMike Sammis is Executive Vice President of Operations/Chief Financial Offer, Worldwide. Mike oversees all aspects of the global integrationof the combined UMPG and former BMG music publishing companies, as well as all Finance and Administration activities forthe combined company’s worldwide businesses including Global Administration and IT. Since joining the company (then MCA MusicPublishing) in 1996, Mike has played a pivotal role in the transformation of UMPG to global leadership. During his tenure, the companyhas experienced substantial growth and has successfully acquired or merged with several high profile music catalogs (PolyGram,Rondor, Interscope, and All Nations Music), all of which were seamlessly integrated into UMPG.Linda NewmarkEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, ACQUISITIONS ANDSTRATEGIC PROJECTS Linda.Newmark@umusic.comLinda oversees the acquisition of rights in musicalcompositions and promotes the business developmentof UMPG. With over 19 years experience, Linda hasbeen involved in the acquisition of catalogues, including:BMG/Zomba, Rondor, Def Jam, Jimmy Webb,Grace Jones, and Judy Collins, in addition to signingwriters Heart, The Bangles, George Thorogood, andFrank Black (The Pixies), to name a few.Mike DoneganSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ITMike.Donegan@umusic.comMike has been with Universal Music Group since1989 when he joined PolyGram's International ITGroup, becoming PolyGram International MusicPublishing's Head of Business Systems in 1995.Prior to joining PolyGram, he worked in entertainmentconsultancy and has broad IT experience in music,film, theatre, radio and TV.Scott JamesSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF MUSIC FOR MOTION PICTURES, TELEVISIONAND NEW TECHNOLOGIES WORLDWIDE Scott.James@umusic.comScott heads the worldwide synchronization efforts forUMPG and oversees the Synch, Clearance, Licensing,Special Markets, Archive and Catalogue Managementteams. As the synchronization business continues togrow he has assembled the finest, most respected teamof executives in the industry. Under his leadership,UMPG has experienced consistent double digit growth.John RestonVICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL ADMINISTRATIONJohn.Reston@umusic.comJohn joined the company (then MCA) in 1991.Following the MCA/PolyGram merger in 1999, andsubsequent creation of UMPG, John worked within anumber of the company’s key territories, including theUK (overseeing the Europe region), Hong Kong (servingthe Asian region), Miami (serving the LatinAmerican region) and most recently, the UK.04 • UMPG
Gary GrossWORLDWIDE PRESIDENT, UNIVERSAL PUBLISHINGPRODUCTION MUSIC Gary.Gross@umusic.comGary Gross is President, UPPM Worldwide and overseesall aspects relating to the company’s global productionmusic libraries. He formerly served asPresident of BMG Production Music Worldwide. Garyjoined BMG's Killer Tracks in 1996 as VP Marketing,then was elevated to VP/GM, and then SVP/GM. In2002, he was promoted to President of BMGProduction Music.Dale MathewsPRESIDENT, BRENTWOOD-BENSON MUSIC PUBLISHINGDMathews@brentwoodbenson.comDale has over 32 years of Christian music industryexperience (both as an executive and as a successfulartist) and over 20 years with Brentwood-BensonMusic Publishing, the world’s leading Christian musicpublishing catalogue. Dale oversees approximately75,000 Christian music copyrights and 70 exclusively-signedartists and songwriters.Heather BrownVICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS &NEW MEDIA WORLD-WIDE Heather.Brown@umusic.comHeather oversees the corporate communications,marketing, and new media for UMPG. She works withthe company's offices around the globe as well asUMPG’s Motion Picture, Television, Advertising, andCreative Departments. Heather has 14 years experiencein marketing, promotion and public relations forthe entertainment industry.Pat Higdon - NashvilleEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER OFUMPG NASHVILLE Pat.Higdon@umusic.comWidely recognized as one of Nashville's most successful“song pluggers,” with over 150 top-ten chart recordingsto his credit, Pat Higdon runs UMPG’s Nasvhilleoperation. Pat broke into the music industry in the 70'sas a recording engineer at Woodland Sound, followedby creative positions at Cedarwood Publishing, MCAMusic, and Warner/Chappell Music, where he foundedPatrick Joseph Music as a joint venture.REGIONAL LEADERSHIP*Paul Connolly - EuropePRESIDENT OF EUROPE/UKPaul.Connolly@umusic.comPaul Connolly is President of Europe/UK and has builta reputation for astute business savvy and signingcutting edge talent across all musical genres, includingAir, Sex Pistols, Joy Division, The Smiths, LilyAllen, Chemical Brothers, The Clash, Flaming Lips,Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Metallica, Nine InchNails, The Klaxons, Smashing Pumpkins and EltonJohn, among others.Simon Baker - EuropeVICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE AND OPERATIONSUNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING EUROPE Simon.Baker@umusic.comWith 20 years experience in music industry financialand operational management, Simon has worked forSony Music Entertainment, Sony/ATV MusicPublishing, and since 2001 in European Finance forUMPG. His sharp business acumen has helped steerUMPG to its strong current position. Simon overseesall aspects of finance in Europe.Eddie Fernandez - Latin AmericaSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF LATIN AMERICAEddie.Fernandez@umusic.comEddie oversees all Latin American creative operations,including U.S. Latino. With over 16 years of experience,Eddie has earned the respect of songwriters,artists and industry alike. Among his key signings areJuanes, Nesty, EMusica, Christian Leuzzi, MauricioGasca, Luis Fonsi, Tito El Bambino and re-ups forGloria and Emilio Estefan, Rudy Perez, Ricardo Arjona,among others.Andrew Jenkins - Australasia/InternationalEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNATIONALAndrew.Jenkins@umusic.comAndrew Jenkins oversees operations in South East Asia,Japan, Australia/NZ, South Africa and the Middle East.Andrew previously served as President of Internationalfor BMG Music Publishing and prior to that, GM ofPolydor Records in the U.K. Andrew has signed suchartists as the Bee Gees, Alanis Morissette, PeteTownshend, The Cure, Robert Plant, and Tom Waits.About Universal Music Publishing GroupUMPG is the industry's leading global music publishing operation and is part of Universal Music Group. UMPG represents music in every genre from manyof the world’s top songwriters and catalogs including U2, Elton John, Bernie Taupin, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, R. Kelly, Coldplay, Nelly, Juan Gabriel, Ciara,Dave Grohl, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Mary J. Blige, Beastie Boys, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Paul Simon, HenryMancini, Christina Aguilera and Linkin Park, among many others. UMPG is also a global leader in the areas of Production Music, Christian and ClassicalMusic. For more information, visit: www.umusicpub.com.UMPG • 05
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