• ABOUT
    • Contact
    • The Team
    • FAQ
    • Use & Privacy Policy
  • ADVERTISE
  • ROWFAX
  • JOB LISTINGS
MusicRow.com
  • CALENDARS
    • Album/EP Releases
    • Single/Track Releases
    • Industry Events
  • OBITS
  • CHARTS
    • Radio Chart (Current)
    • Radio Chart (Archives)
    • No. 1 Challenge Coin
    • Songwriter Chart (Current)
    • Songwriter Chart (Archives)
  • REVIEWS
  • MY STORY
  • NEWSLETTER
    • Newsletter (Current)
    • Newsletter (Archives)
    • SIGN UP (FREE!)
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • STORE
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

UMG Names New Executive Team

October 29, 2012/by Sarah Skates

Clockwise from top left: Tom Becci, Brian Wright, Royce Risser, Cindy Mabe

Mike Dungan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group Nashville, today announced part of his new senior management team for the company, which encompasses Mercury Nashville, Capitol Records Nashville, MCA Records and EMI Records Nashville. These appointments follow the recent close by parent Universal Music Group (UMG) of its acquisition of EMI Recorded Music. Each of these new appointments will report directly to Dungan and will be based in UMG’s downtown Nashville headquarters:

* Former Capitol Records SVP/COO, Tom Becci, will assume the same post at UMG Nashville

* UMG Nashville SVP of A&R, Brian Wright, will continue as SVP/Head of A&R for the UMG Nashville family of labels

* Former Capitol SVP of Marketing, Cindy Mabe, will assume broad based responsibility as SVP of Marketing at UMG Nashville

* UMG Nashville SVP/Head of Promotion, Royce Risser, will oversee all promotion efforts in the new UMG four-imprint structure

“Our new company embodies the very best of both Universal and EMI,” stated Dungan. “The integration of these two great companies presents a rare opportunity to create a Nashville-based music entertainment organization that is well positioned for creative innovation and profitable growth. Tom, Brian, Cindy, and Royce represent the very best in creative leadership and business management. Throughout each of their careers, they have displayed a real track record of success and innovation, and will play a key role in ensuring the smoothest possible transition for everyone involved. I have no doubt that they will help us maintain our position as the world’s leading country music company for years to come.”

Additional management appointments include:

* Capitol SVP of Promotion Steve Hodges will now assume responsibility for the Capitol Label promotion team

* Mercury Records VP of Promotion Damon Moberly and MCA Records VP of Promotion Van Haze, will continue in their respective roles

* Jimmy Rector has been appointed VP of EMI Records Promotion

* UMG Nashville VP Radio Marketing, Katie Dean, will continue in that role for all four labels

* Capitol VP Shane Allen will now become UMG Nashville VP of Promotion for all four labels

* Lori Christian has been appointed UMG Nashville VP of Media Marketing

* Dawn Gates has been appointed UMG Nashville VP of Digital Marketing

Friday MusicRow reported on several staffers who have exited as a result of the acquisition.

  • Author
  • Recent Posts
Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates
Sarah Skates has been a writer and editor in the music business since 2004. She is a longtime contributor to MusicRow.
Sarah Skates
Latest posts by Sarah Skates (see all)
  • Parker McCollum Sells Out Ascend Amphitheater, Celebrates Double Platinum Single - May 23, 2022
  • CMA Presents Triple Play Awards, Honors Bob DiPiero - May 13, 2022
  • Breakout Artist, Nashville Native Jelly Roll To Headline Bridgestone Arena - May 13, 2022
Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://music-row-website-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/10190237/changes-continue-at-umg-nashville.jpeg 260 390 Sarah Skates https://musicrow.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/MusicRow-header-logo-Mar19B.png Sarah Skates2012-10-29 12:06:472012-10-29 12:06:47UMG Names New Executive Team
You might also like
DISClaimer: Rock 'n' Soul In Music City
Digital Toolbox: Geolocation On The Rise
Bobby Karl Works CMA Music Festival (Part 1)
New Luke Combs Album Coming In November
Lee Ann Womack, Chris Stapleton To Pay Tribute To Jerry Lee Lewis On Special ‘Skyville Live’ Taping
Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame Nominees Announced

RECENT NEWS

  • Industry Ink: Tim McGraw, CMHOFM, Warren Zeiders, Kashus Culpepper, More June 17, 2025
  • Previously Unheard Waylon Jennings Collection ‘Songbird’ To Be Released In October June 17, 2025
  • ‘CMA Fest Presented By SoFi’ ABC Special Lineup Revealed June 17, 2025
  • Alexandra Kay To Open ‘Coffee Girl’ Coffee Shop This Thursday June 17, 2025
  • Acclaimed Composer Stacy Widelitz Passes June 17, 2025
  • Musicians On Call Adds Nine To Team June 17, 2025
  • Weekly Register: Morgan Wallen Holds On To Top Spots On Country Charts June 17, 2025
  • John Morgan’s First Headlining ‘Friends Like That Tour’ To Kick Off In October June 17, 2025
  • Noah Cyrus Readies Sophomore Album Featuring Collaborations With Blake Shelton, Ella Langley, More June 17, 2025
  • CMHOFM To Open Lainey Wilson: Tough As Nails Exhibit June 17, 2025

Like Us on Facebook

Follow Us on Twitter

Tweets by MusicRow
© 2025 Music Row Enterprises, LLC - Enfold WordPress Theme by Kriesi
Website hosted by Nashville web design company, All My Web Needs.
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to X
  • Link to Instagram
Scroll to top