# Josh Van Valkenburg Named Universal Publishing President

> Universal Music Publishing Nashville appoints Josh Van Valkenburg as president, moving Troy Tomlinson to advisory role.
- Title: Josh Van Valkenburg Named Universal Publishing President
- Summary: Universal Music Publishing Nashville appoints Josh Van Valkenburg as president, moving Troy Tomlinson to advisory role.
- Keywords: universal music publishing, josh van valkenburg, troy tomlinson, umpg nashville, president, advisory role, january 4 2027, music, Variety
- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/music/news/universal-publishing-nashville-josh-van-valkenburg-president-1236943765
- Author: Jem Aswad
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:36:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: universal music publishing, josh van valkenburg, troy tomlinson, umpg nashville, president, advisory role, january 4 2027, music, entertainment, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Josh Van Valkenburg becomes Universal Music Publishing Nashville president effective January 4, 2027, after Troy Tomlinson transitions to exclusive advisor.