Universal Music Publishing Group UK has appointed Julian Palmer as senior director, A&R and catalogue.
“In his new position, Julian will act as a bridge between the core and catalogue roster, whilst sharing his expertise and instincts with the wider team,” said a statement.
UMPG welcomed Palmer’s “wealth of invaluable experience and relationships”, following 12 years at Columbia Records, where he worked with acts including Katy B, Snakehips, Shift K3y, MK and Rag ‘N’ Bone Man.
Prior to joining Columbia, Palmer's 25-year career included stints at Island Records CBS Records, Virgin Records America and more. He has worked with acts including Run DMC, Stereo MCs, Mica Paris, Tricky and Paul Weller.
Julian Palmer said: “I’m honoured to be joining UMPG, and an A&R team that Pete Simmons has built with an abundance of elite experience, and vibrant youthfulness – and even more so now under David Gray with his understanding, love and knowledge of British music. I can’t wait to get started.”
Pete Simmons, UK head of A&R, said: “Julian is somebody I’ve admired from a distance since I joined UMPG, and I am so excited to get to finally have the chance to work with him. Not only hear his stories from his remarkable career so far, but most importantly, to be a part of some more. Julian is a true A&R, a mentor and one of the good guys, and we are very lucky to have him joining our team.”
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