UMP Scandinavia, a division of UMPG, has promoted Jonas Wikström to Managing Director of the Nordics, effective immediately.

Reporting to UMPG COO Marc Cimino, he succeeds Martin Ingeström, who will remain with the company in an elevated role as Chairman of UMP Nordics until his planned retirement in June.

Most recently serving as EVP of A&R/Creative, Wikström joined UMPG in 2002 and has been responsible for UMPG Nordics A&R and creative operations throughout his tenure, including inking songwriters like Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso, Axwell and Steve Angello, among others.

“Having had the great benefit of learning from the best-in-class, Martin Ingeström, Jonas has been a vital part of our company over the last 20 years and is best positioned to lead our Nordics’ operations to new heights. Jody Gerson and I are excited to watch him flourish as a leader of our teams there,” said Cimino.

“Alongside our talented clients and colleagues, it’s a privilege to continue growing UMPG’s value and reaching new goals with the music we so proudly represent,” added Wikström.

“I hired Jonas 20 years ago and he has done an excellent job of developing our A&R department and creative work. His promotion to Managing Director is very well-deserved and reflects his longtime commitment to our talented songwriters and wonderful company,” shared Ingeström.

Picutred below are (l-r) Wikström and Ingeström.