# 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.
- Title: Rebecca Allen exits UMG UK role after 27 years | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Music Business Worldwide — https://musicbusinessworldwide.com/rebecca-allen-to-exits-umg-uk-chief-artist-and-strategy-officer-role-after-27-years-at-universal
- Published: 2026-10-13T10:31:19+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Rebecca Allen leaves Universal Music Group UK after 27 years to focus on advisory role while UMG UK reshapes artist strategy.