Sir Lucian Charles Grainge CBE (born 29 February 1960) is a British record executive who has served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Universal Music Group since 2010. [1][2][3] Beginning as an A&R staffer in the late 1970s, Grainge has worked in the music industry his entire career. [4] .

1 day ago · Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge has issued his annual New Year note to UMG staff.. The wide-ranging letter, sent on Monday (February 3) and obtained by MBW, covers UMG’s successes in 2024 and at last night’s Grammys, the company’s advocacy for the responsible use of AI, UMG’s various charitable, environmental, health, and education efforts; and the progress ...

1 day ago · Lucian Grainge's 2025 New Year's staff memo was released. Read the letter, which discusses the company's efforts around AI, streaming and more.

1 day ago · Sir Lucian Grainge. Looking ahead to 2025, the UMG boss is ready to build on the ‘Streaming 2.0’ deals already announced in recent weeks with Amazon Music and Spotify. The initiative was ...

Sir Lucian Grainge is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment.

Jul 7, 2024 · As the music industry wrestles with the use of artificial intelligence and performers' pay, Universal Music CEO Lucian Grainge is charting a path into the future.

Mar 30, 2023 · Hilversum, Netherlands, March 30, 2023 – Universal Music Group N.V. (EURONEXT: UMG) announced today that its Board of Directors has extended the engagement of UMG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Sir Lucian Grainge until May 1, 2028.

Sir Lucian Grainge has spent his entire career in the music industry and has signed and worked with many worldwide stars, including ABBA, Jay Z, Elton John, Katy Perry, Queen, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Sam Smith, U2 and Amy Winehouse, among many others.

Jan 9, 2024 · UMG CEO Lucian Grainge praised the company's application of AI regulation and 'artist-centric' streaming models in his 2024 memo to staff.

May 2, 2024 · Hours after Universal Music and TikTok ended their three-month standoff over royalties and AI, UMG CEO Lucian Grainge issued a letter to his staff.