BREAKING: Derek Anderson Joins UMG Nashville As SVP Of Commerce

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Derek Anderson. Photo: Scott Schleiff

Universal Music Group Nashville has appointed Derek Anderson as Senior Vice President of Commerce. He brings over 15 years of industry and music distribution experience to the newly-created role where he oversees e-commerce, retail and streaming teams for the label group.

Anderson started his career in New York City with the label management team at SONY Music’s RED Distribution. The Berklee College of Music graduate then became Director of Client Management at Kobalt/AWAL before making his move down to Nashville to join music distribution company The Orchard. Anderson went on to become Black River Entertainment’s Director of Streaming & Revenue before his most recent experience serving as Vice President of Digital Strategy at New West Records.

“We are very excited to have Derek join the team here at UMG Nashville,” says Mike Harris, UMG Nashville EVP & COO. “His experience and knowledge of the business are going to be a big asset for both our team and our roster.”

“I’m excited to be working with the exceptional team at UMG Nashville and their incredible roster,” adds Anderson. “Having followed their industry dominance from afar, I’m very much looking forward to building upon their great foundation and continuing to grow personally and collectively with the UMG team.”

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