Risser, Wrights Leave UMG:
Three Leave UMG: As reported via
Breaking News,
UMG/Nashville EVP/Promotion
Royce Risser, EVP/A&R
Brian Wright and SVP/A&R
Stephanie Wright have all exited on the heels of
Cindy Mabe’s ascension to UMGN Chair/CEO (
CAT 4/3). Risser joined UMGN 30 years ago after graduating from Vanderbilt University and was named to his most recent post in 2018 (
CAT 9/27/18). The Wrights have both been with the group for 22 years; Brian was named to his most recent position in 2018 (
CAT 2/7/18), and Stephanie was upped later the same year (
CAT 12/20/18). No word on plans for the positions at UMGN.
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