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Maree Hamblion promoted to EVP, A&R and Creative, Australia and New Zealand
Universal Music Publishing Group promotes Maree Hamblion to lead creative strategy in Australia and New Zealand.
In brief
Universal Music Publishing Group promotes Maree Hamblion to lead creative strategy in Australia and New Zealand. Universal Music Publishing Group promoted Maree Hamblion to Executive Vice President, A&R and Creative for Australia and New Zealand, citing her recent signing of Tones and I as a key achievement…
Promotion announcement
Universal Music Publishing Group promoted Maree Hamblion to Executive Vice President, A&R and Creative for Australia and New Zealand.
Reporting structure
David Gray, UMPG’s Managing Director, UK, and Head of Global A&R, announced the promotion to Maree Hamblion.
Regional leadership
Hamblion will lead UMPG’s creative and talent development strategy in Australia and New Zealand.
Global creative hub
UMPG said Hamblion will build Australia and New Zealand as a 'global creative hub' for the company.
Tones and I signing
UMPG cited Hamblion’s recent signing of Tones and I, the multiple ARIA Award-winning Australian singer, as highly competitive.
Warner Chappell signing
Warner Chappell Music signed Tones and I in 2019 for her new and existing works outside Australia and New Zealand.
Hamblion’s background
Hamblion joined UMPG Australia and New Zealand in 2024 as Senior Vice President, A&R, overseeing songwriters and producers.
Recent signings
Her signings since 2024 include Benny Morrell, Matthew Ifield, Esha Tewari, Rupert Bullard, Ownlife, and Lach Bostock.
At a glance
Universal Music Publishing Group promoted Maree Hamblion to Executive Vice President, A&R and Creative for Australia and New Zealand, citing her recent signing of Tones and I as a key achievement.
