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title: Universal Music Group names global comms lead
description: Universal Music Group appoints James Steven as EVP & Chief Communications Officer, leading global internal and external communications from January 26.
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# [Universal Music Group names global comms lead](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/universal-music-group-names-global-comms-lead)

 Written by [Telum Media](https://insights.telummedia.com/pr-news/author/telum-media) | Jan 7, 2026 3:32:35 AM

Universal Music Group (UMG) has appointed James Steven as Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer, effective January 26.

In the new role, he leads UMG’s internal and external communications and oversees communications functions across the company’s operating businesses worldwide. James will be based in New York and reports to UMG’s Chief Administrative Officer, Will Tanous.

James joins from Warner Music Group, where he served as Chief Communications Officer for 10 years. He also held senior roles at various PR firms, working with clients in the technology, entertainment, automobile, and food industries.

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