UMG Taps JJ Corsini And Chris Hovsepian SVPs/Artist Development

Chris Hovsepian And JJ Corsini (credit: Fouad Jreige)

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP has appointed JJ CORSINI and CHRIS HOVSEPIAN SVPs/Artist Development, effective WEDNESDAY, MAy 1st. Both previously worked at APPLE MUSIC as members of the company’s Global Artist Relations team. They will work alongside UMG’s repertoire sources in more than 60 countries to develop and coordinate long-term development strategies for its artists.

“To maximize the global success of our artists at every stage of their careers and capitalize on the worldwide growth in music consumption, we are committed to building the most progressive and innovative global artist development team the industry has ever seen," UMG Chairman/CEO SIR LUCIAN GRAINGE said. "I’m pleased to welcome JJ and CHRIS, who bring with them a strong track record for developing impactful narratives around artists that particularly resonate in streaming and social context.”

“I have admired the success that JJ and CHRIS have had at developing innovative strategies for artists on APPLE MUSIC and I’m thrilled to have them join our global team," EVP/Marketing ANDREW KRONFELD said. "At UMG, we have consistently demonstrated that a global hit can be in any language and come from anywhere in the world. JJ and CHRIS will further our efforts and leverage the strength of our global organization behind the best roster of artists in the world.”

“Artist development is the most critical, yet overlooked and underserved process, in the music industry,” CORSINI said. “Investing time and resources into artist development requires commitment and an understanding that patience and a common goal are the most core elements of growth. CHRIS and I have been on the same page with SIR LUCIAN about that since day one. We are both very excited for this incredible opportunity.”

“UMG shares our vision of embracing quality over quantity and our commitment to enhancing and executing the artist’s vision,” HOVSEPIAN said. “Quick wins may be more frequent than ever, but the artists who take time to build a foundation are the ones who will have long careers. JJ and I look forward to working with SIR LUCIAN, ANDREW KRONFELD, DAVE ROCCO, the extended team and of course, UMG’s amazing artists.”

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