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] .

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

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.

Oct 6, 2023 · Under Lucian Grainge’s visionary leadership, Universal Music Group has achieved historic milestones and breakthroughs, solidifying its position as a global leader in the music industry. His strategic acumen has steered the company to unparalleled success.

Mar 6, 2025 · Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge sees future growth for his own major music label and others coming from new partnerships with top streaming platforms.

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.

Sir Lucian Grainge joined Universal Music in London in 1986 to launch a music publishing company, PolyGram Music Publishing UK. Within half a decade, the exec had led PolyGram to become one of the top three music publishing companies in the British market.

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.

SANTA MONICA, February 1, 2023 – Universal Music Group (UMG) Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge has been recognized as No. 1 on Billboard ’ s 2023 Power List for a record sixth time, and for the third consecutive year it was awarded, extending his own record as the only executive to win No. 1 more than once.

Jan 23, 2020 · In 2011, less than a year after he was named chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, he led the company into one of the biggest deals in music business history by acquiring EMI’s...