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Rebecca Allen exits UMG UK role after 27 years
Rebecca Allen steps down as UMG UK Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years in music business.
In brief
Rebecca Allen steps down as UMG UK Chief Artist and Strategy Officer after 27 years in music business. Rebecca Allen leaves Universal Music Group UK after 27 years to focus on advisory role while UMG UK reshapes artist strategy. Originally reported by Music Business Worldwide.
Rebecca Allen steps down
Rebecca Allen is stepping away from her role as Chief Artist and Strategy Officer at Universal Music Group UK after 27 years.
Announced via email
Allen announced the move in an email sent on Tuesday (October 13) with subject line Too Good at Goodbyes.
27 years at Universal Music
Allen started her career at the BBC before joining Universal Music in 1999 as a press assistant.
Promoted in 2025
Allen was promoted to Chief Artist and Strategy Officer in December 2025 to support UMG UK labels in artist journeys.
Led AMS team
Under Allen, UMG UK’s Audience, Media & Strategy team reshaped artist strategy development and delivery.
Advisory role next step
Allen will remain connected to UMG in an advisory capacity after stepping down from her role.
The one thing
Rebecca Allen leaves Universal Music Group UK after 27 years to focus on advisory role while UMG UK reshapes artist strategy.
