Zach Horowitz to Head UMPG

ZACH TO HEAD UMPG: Zach Horowitz has been named Chairman/CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group by UMG Chairman/CEO Lucian Grainge. Horowitz previously served as UMG President/COO, with publishing reporting to him. He will oversee more than 40 companies around the world, including Rondor Music and Universal Publishing Production Music. The move was made on the same day the European Commission approved Sony/ATV's $2.2 billion acquisition of EMI to craete the world’s largest music publishing company (see related story here). Said Grainge: “Zach’s appointment is testament to how important publishing is to my plans for UMG’s future. For nearly two decades, he has championed the interests of our publishing company and been the key architect of its growth.” Horowitz will continue to supervise UMG’s government relations and public policy activities, as well as serve on UMG’s Management Board and the board of VEVO. (4/18p)