From Variety · Jem Aswad · · 40s
Josh Van Valkenburg Named Universal Publishing President
Universal Music Publishing Nashville appoints Josh Van Valkenburg as president, moving Troy Tomlinson to advisory role.
In brief
Universal Music Publishing Nashville appoints Josh Van Valkenburg as president, moving Troy Tomlinson to advisory role. Josh Van Valkenburg becomes Universal Music Publishing Nashville president effective January 4, 2027, after Troy Tomlinson transitions to exclusive advisor. Originally reported by Variety.
New Leadership Announcement

Universal Music Publishing Nashville appoints Josh Van Valkenburg as president, moving Troy Tomlinson to exclusive advisory role.
Effective Date and Reporting
Van Valkenburg reports to UMPG chairman & CEO Jody Gerson, begins role January 4, 2027, as Troy Tomlinson transitions to exclusive advisor.
Position Transition Details
Troy Tomlinson moves from UMPG Nashville chairman & CEO to exclusive advisor role effective January 4, 2027.
The one thing
Josh Van Valkenburg becomes Universal Music Publishing Nashville president effective January 4, 2027, after Troy Tomlinson transitions to exclusive advisor.



