UMPG Ups David Gray And Walter Jones To Co-Heads/A&R

(l-r:) David Gray, Walter Jones

UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUBLISHING GROUP has promoted EVP/Head of WEST COAST A&R DAVID GRAY and VP/Creative WALTER JONES to Co-Heads/A&R. GRAY has relocated to NEW YORK CITY and JONES will remain in SANTA MONICA. The two will collaboratively oversee A&R creative strategy for signed songwriters, artists and producers; lead the team in finding and developing the best rising talent; and support legacy talent in providing opportunities to further their careers.

"DAVID and WALTER are accomplished A&R executives who have helped develop some of the brightest creative talent," UMPG Chairman/CEO JODY GERSON said. “DAVID is a respected and experienced executive who has built tremendous success with SHAWN MENDES, THE JONAS BROTHERS, DEMI LOVATO and LOGIC. WALTER is an excellent leader and trusted publishing A&R for H.E.R., QUAVO, LIL BABY and METRO BOOMIN. Together, they form a strong partnership and lead the best A&R team in the industry.”

“There is more opportunity than ever before for songwriters and UMPG is honored to play a key role in supporting talent who moves culture," GRAY said. "I very much look forward to the future, and am grateful to JODY for her confidence in me and her support of our team.”

“I am excited to co-head UMPG’s incredible A&R team and am inspired by JODY’s commitment and mentorship to new executive talent," JONES said. "I look forward to this exciting new chapter and thank JODY GERSON for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the company’s growth, innovation and success.”

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