Universal Music Group Appoints Julie Adam as President and CEO of Universal Music Canada

Universal Music Group has elevated Julie Adam to the position of President and CEO of Universal Music Canada.

Leadership Transition

Adam takes over from Jeffrey Remedios, who has transitioned to a new role as President of Strategic Development for Republic Collective. This collective encompasses renowned labels such as Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Mercury Records, and Republic Records.

Adam’s Journey

Having previously served as Executive VP and General Manager of UMC since March 2023, Adam is well-equipped to lead Universal Music in Canada. Her impressive career includes significant roles at Rogers Sports & Media, culminating in her position as President of News & Entertainment.

Vision for the Future

In a statement released on Friday, Adam expressed her commitment: “Every day I wake up thinking about how best to serve and support our artists to ensure they find personal, artistic, and commercial success through music. I am beyond excited to continue working alongside the best team in the business to discover, develop, and break the next generation of artists out of Canada.”

Notable Artist Roster

The roster at Universal Music Group features some of the biggest names in the industry, including Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, and Sabrina Carpenter.

Remedios’ New Role

In his new capacity, Remedios, who joined UMC in 2015, will focus on driving growth for Republic’s labels through international A&R initiatives, Republic recording studios, and overall business development.

Strategic Growth Ahead

Monte Lipman, Chairman and CEO of Republic, stated, “Jeffrey brings a wealth of experience as a leader and entrepreneur to the collective. In his new role, focused on exploring and capitalizing on opportunities in emerging areas of the industry, Jeffrey will play a critical role in scaling our business and providing new creative and commercial outlets for our artists. We are absolutely thrilled to welcome him to the senior management team on the east coast.”

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Persons

Julie Adam, Jeffrey Remedios, Monte Lipman, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, The Weeknd, Sabrina Carpenter

Company Names

Universal Music Group, Universal Music Canada, Republic Collective, Island Records, Def Jam Recordings, Mercury Records, Republic Records, Rogers Sports & Media

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