Story perspectives

James Steven Joins UMG as Chief Communications Officer

1/6/2026

Summary

Story summary

James Steven is appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), effective January 26.
Based in New York, he will lead UMG's internal and external communications, reporting to Will Tanous.
Steven joins UMG from Warner Music Group, where he served as Chief Communications Officer and led its 2020 IPO.
UMG is headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, with an operational headquarters in Santa Monica, California.

1 of 1

Story summary

James Steven is appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Universal Music Group (UMG), effective January 26.
Based in New York, he will lead UMG's internal and external communications, reporting to Will Tanous.
Steven joins UMG from Warner Music Group, where he served as Chief Communications Officer and led its 2020 IPO.
UMG is headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands, with an operational headquarters in Santa Monica, California.