Universal Music Group Greater China Names Two New Top Executives

Universal Music Group (UMG) is continuing to grow its Chinese arm, Universal Music Group Greater China (UMGC), with two recent hirings. Cora Lam will join in the newly created role of Head of Legal and Business Affairs, and Mark Gao has been named Senior Vice President of Brand Partnerships.

Cora Lam:

• Lam previously served as General Counsel and SVP of Legal and Business Affairs for Warner Music Asia.

• Lam’s new position at UMGC was created following the departure of Patsy Chan, who was UMG’s Senior Vice President and Head of Legal and Business Affairs for Asia.

Mark Gao:

• In his new role, Gao will concentrate on creating partnerships between UMGC’s roster and the world of sports, lifestyle, and culture.

• Before UMGC, Gao was Founder and CEO of Momentum Sports

• He was also President of CAA Sports China and Vice President at NBA China.

What they said:

• Lam: “It is a privilege to take on this role at such a dynamic time. I look forward to working closely with [Timothy Xu, chairman and CEO of UMGC] and our colleagues to provide strategic legal and business support, strengthen our governance, and help build a solid foundation for our artists and the company’s continued success across the region.”

• Gao: “I am truly excited to be joining Universal Music Greater China. Having spent the past 25 years in sports and entertainment, I am inspired to now bring that experience into music—an art form with unmatched power to connect and inspire people.”