Universal Music Publishing (UMP) has promoted of Markus Wenzel from Managing Director of UMP Germany to the a role of President, UMP Germany / SVP, Austria, Switzerland, UMP, effective immediately.
Wenzel will report directly to Paul Connolly, President of Europe and UK, UMP, and Frank Briegmann, President Central Europe & Deutsche Grammophon Universal Music International.
Wenzel joined the company in 2002 as MD of Universal Music Publishing Germany and has evolved to be responsible for Universal Music Publishing Group’s entire operation in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, overseeing UMP, the production music companies UPPM and Kapagama, as well as Ricordi, Universal’s classical music publishing company.
“Markus has helped build universal music publishing’s german operation into a powerhouse.”
Jody Gerson, UMP
Prior to Universal, Wenzel began his career as a music manager and label executive, including stints at BMG Ariola and Sony Music, and went on to run his own successful Superstar Recordings imprint.
In making the announcement, Jody Gerson, Chairman & CEO, Universal Music Publishing Group, said: “I could not be more pleased to recognize Markus Wenzel with this well-deserved promotion.
“Markus has been a tremendous strength for our German operation, and his leadership, creative abilities and accomplishments have helped build the company into an industry powerhouse in the region.”
Paul Connolly said, “I’m delighted to announce this well-deserved promotion for one of the smartest, most focused executives in the music industry.
“Markus has enjoyed creative and commercial success time and time again, leading to close relationships with hugely successful artists and songwriters like Bushido, Unheilig, Rammstein and many others.
“Above all, I trust his excellent musical taste and opinions.”Music Business Worldwide
