UMG STRATEGIST HEADS OVERSEAS

Frédéric Voillemot, who has served as Universal Music Group’s SVP of corporate development and strategy for the past five years, has been promoted to CFO and EVP of business development for Africa, the Middle East & Asia.

Voillemot will serve as a key member of UMG’s AMEA team, working closely with digital and legal to ensure a cohesive commercial approach in the region. Additionally, as a senior member of UMG’s global finance team, he will liaise with Boyd Muir, UMG EVP, CFO & president of operations, and Philippe Flageul, UMG EVP & controller. Voillemot will also work with territory CEOs and CFOs to support their efforts.

Based in London, he will report to Adam Granite, EVP of market development, who said: “Fred is a highly respected and experienced member of UMG’s global finance team, where he has overseen significant acquisitions that have helped shape the company’s business strategy. In my dealings with Fred over the years, I have witnessed his intelligence, leadership, strategic acumen and tenaciousness and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him as a central member of my team.”