LONDON, U.Okay. — Lengthy-serving govt Dickon Stainer has been appointed chairman and CEO of Common Music U.Okay., succeeding David Joseph, who introduced he was stepping down from the function after nearly 17 years in cost on Monday (Sept. 23).
Stainer’s appointment was introduced in a memo from Lucian Grainge despatched to employees on Tuesday (Sept. 24). For the final 10 years, Stainer has served as president and CEO of Common Music Group’s International Classics and Jazz division, splitting his time between London and New York.
“Dickon has embraced an expansive musical worldview all through his profession, taking artists from all kinds of genres and bringing them to audiences globally,” mentioned Grainge within the memo, which has been seen by Billboard, and accompanying press launch.
“He not solely has deep expertise in leveraging our worldwide group on behalf of our artists, however a monitor document that features world industrial and inventive artist successes and numerous awards in lots of nations,” mentioned Grainge, who thanked outgoing CEO and chairman David Joseph for his “many contributions. He leaves with our gratitude.”
In his new function, Stainer might be chargeable for main the general administration and strategic path of Common Music U.Okay., together with Island EMI Label Group, Polydor Label Group, Decca Data, the lately fashioned Viewers and Media Division, in addition to Abbey Highway Studios.
Along with his new obligations, Stainer will proceed his lengthy affiliation with UMG’s International Classics and Jazz division within the capability of chairman, Grainge informed employees. Bulletins relating to new management roles and inner promotions in these companies might be made shortly, mentioned the UMG chief.
“It’s an honour to be requested by Sir Lucian Grainge to guide Common Music U.Okay. The depth of expertise that we now have on the firm, coupled with our outstanding roster of artists, offers me great confidence in what we will obtain collectively,” mentioned Stainer in a press release.
He continued: “Having labored in each the worldwide and home divisions of UMG, I understand how central the U.Okay. is to the worldwide music trade – an important repertoire supply that gives the world with nice artists and nice music. I can’t wait to get began.”
The reorganization on the high of Common U.Okay. comes only a few months after the corporate introduced it was merging its historic Island and EMI label divisions and forming two new frontline label teams: Island EMI Label Group, headed by Louis Bloom as president, and Polydor Label Group, led by Ben Mortimer.
The U.Okay. arm of Common Music is moreover launching a brand new Viewers and Media Division to help artists and labels, headed by Rebecca Allen.
