Senior international appointments at Universal Music

London, June 30, 2010 - At Universal Music Group, three senior international appointments have been made, effective from July 1:

• George Ash to President, Australasia.
• Sandy Monteiro to President, South East Asia.
• Vico Antippas to add responsibility for South Africa, sub-Saharan Africa, India.

The promotions are announced today by Max Hole, who becomes Chief Operating Officer, Universal Music Group International (UMGI), from July 1. All three executives report to him.

Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company. UMGI is the division which manages its businesses in more than 50 countries outside North America.

Mr. Ash is currently Managing Director of Universal Music's Australian company. Mr. Monteiro is Senior Vice President, South East Asia. Mr. Antippas is President, Nordic, Benelux, Central & Eastern Europe.