Lucian Grainge
Sir Lucian Charles Grainge CBE (born 29 February 1960) is a British record executive who has served as chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group since 2010. Beginning as an A&R staffer in the late 1970s, he has worked his entire career in the music industry, signing and working with artists including Drake, Elton John, Rihanna, and U2.
Sources
Wikipedia, Universal Music Group official website, Music Business Worldwide
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
Lucian Grainge
Sir Lucian Charles Grainge CBE (born 29 February 1960) is a British record executive who has served as chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group since 2010. Beginning as an A&R staffer in the late 1970s, he has worked his entire career in the music industry, signing and working with artists including Drake, Elton John, Rihanna, and U2.
Sources
Wikipedia, Universal Music Group official website, Music Business Worldwide
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
Lucian Grainge
Sir Lucian Charles Grainge CBE (born 29 February 1960) is a British record executive who has served as chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group since 2010. Beginning as an A&R staffer in the late 1970s, he has worked his entire career in the music industry, signing and working with artists including Drake, Elton John, Rihanna, and U2.
Sources
Wikipedia, Universal Music Group official website, Music Business Worldwide
Updated:
Jun 5, 2025
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