The Evan Lambert era has officially gotten underway at Universal Music Publishing Group.
Monti Olson has been upped to EVP and Head of Pop and Rock Music, Creative for the pubbery by the newly named UMPG President. Olson will jointly head up the company's U.S creative teams in
Olson will be based in
"Monti has proven himself an exceptional music publisher with great creative relationships," said Lamberg. "This leadership role and promotion is well-deserved, and I know Monti, as well as
Prior to joining UMPG, Olson was VP A&R at BMG Songs.
In addition, David Kokakis has been named SVP and Head of Business & Legal Affairs, based in
"David has proven himself not only to be a great business affairs executive and leader, but a great team player who, in his new role, will be able to use his overal skill set to work with all departments within the Universal Music Publishing Group," commented Lamberg.
As part of the move, Tom Sturges, EVP and Head of Creative, has left the company to pursue other opportunities, as has Robert Allen, SVP/Head of Business and Legal Affairs.
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