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Universal make International promotions
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 1 July 2010
Universal Music yesterday announced three senior level appointments within its International division. George Ash will become the major’s President of the Australasia region, while Sandy Monteiro will perform the same function for South East Asia. Meanwhile Vico Antippas, currently President for half of mainland Europe, will also add South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa and India to this brief.
They will all report to Max Hole, who becomes Chief Operating Officer of Universal Music International around about now (actually, wait for it … now). Confirming all three appointments yesterday he said some words about all three executives.
About Aussie man Ash: “George and his team have seized market leadership in Australia with determination and flair, developing a vibrant domestic roster alongside Universal Music’s traditional strength with international superstars. I have no doubt that, with his new, wider responsibilities, he will continue to succeed”.
About South East Asian dude Monteiro: “First and foremost, Sandy is a music man. Among many achievements, he has successfully spearheaded a strategic push to rebuild our domestic repertoire business in a number of markets, while at the same time he and his team have set industry standards in the digital music sector. This promotion recognises his determination and his vision”.
And about Europe and now African and Indian chap Antippas: “During his 29 years with Universal Music, Vico has successfully served our businesses in charge of a range of established and developing European markets. He has strengthened our companies, appointing new management and delivering growth. I have no doubt he will succeed with his additional responsibilities”.
All three promoted execs said things like “Wow man, thanks for the promotion dude, what a magical treat to fall into my lap this Wednesday morn”, or words to that effect.
