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APPOINTMENTSUniversal Music Greater China has promoted Carol Ding to Senior Vice President & Head Of Digital And Commercial. “I am excited to lead UMG’s future digital and commercial development across the region, and to join the senior management team in Greater China”, she says. “This is an exciting time for UMGC, as we look to develop new digital and commercial opportunities to support our expanded roster of artists and labels, and further expand our position as the global leader in music-based entertainment”.Universal’s Republic Records in the US has promoted Taylor Vaughn to VP Media. “Our entire department gets excited about all of the new music we’re working on”, she says.

Imagine! “I’m grateful to be part of a team that really lives and breathes entertainment culture and enjoys it. You can’t find this much enthusiasm and passion anywhere else”.

Well, that sets us a challenge, doesn’t it? Just need to buy a new passion monitor first.Warner Music Nashville has announced that General Manager Ben Kline and EVP Of A&R Cris Lacy are to become co-Presidents of the division.

Current CEO John Esposito will remain in his role to the end of the year before becoming Chairman Emeritus in 2023. “Under Espo’s brilliant guidance over the past thirteen years, our Nashville team has built superstar careers, attracted original new voices, innovated in the digital world, and championed the creative community”, says Max Lousada, CEO of Warner Recorded Music.