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Virgin Music Group<\/a> has announced its new global and regional leadership team.\u00a0<\/p>\n The reshaped team brings together senior executives from both Virgin Music Group and Downtown, following the completion of VMG\u2019s acquisition of Downtown Music earlier this year<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThe new structure combines trusted, on-the-ground expertise with an expanded suite of global services, technology, and infrastructure, giving clients the best of both: local knowledge backed by worldwide revenue-generating capabilities,\u201d said a statement.<\/p>\n The combined organisation serves independent artists, entrepreneurs, labels and rights-holders in more than 145 countries.\u00a0<\/p>\n Virgin Music Group\u2019s services span digital and physical distribution, marketing, business intelligence, neighbouring rights, synchronisation, royalties and publishing administration.<\/p>\n Nat Pastor, co-CEO, Virgin Music Group<\/a>, said: \u201cVirgin Music Group and Downtown have each built their reputations by superserving the independent community and empowering local teams. This combined structure will help grow those strengths, continuing to innovate while deepening the entrepreneurial culture and trusted relationships that will define our future.\u201d<\/p>\n JT Myers, co-CEO, Virgin Music Group<\/a>, said: \u201cOur ambition is to keep expanding what\u2019s possible for the independent music community. That means offering each artist, entrepreneur, label and rights-holder access to broader capabilities and a more connected global network, while remaining flexible enough to meet them wherever they are in their journey.”<\/p>\n
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\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Virgin Music Group is organised into six key regions, with regional leaders reporting to VMG co-CEOs JT Myers and Nat Pastor. In their respective markets, VMG’s regional and country leaders have oversight of Fuga and Downtown Artist & Label Services\u2019 local functions, with Downtown executives also taking key positions.<\/p>\n North America is led by Jacqueline Saturn<\/a> as president, North America & EVP global artist relations. Sarah Landy is appointed SVP, business development, North America, reporting to Saturn.<\/p>\n LATAM is led by Victor Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong> as president, LATAM, US Latin & Spain<\/p>\n Brazil and Portugal are led by Cris Falcao<\/strong> as president. Renato Vanzella<\/strong> is appointed managing director, Brazil, reporting to Falcao.<\/p>\n Europe is led by Nick Roden<\/strong> as president, Europe. Liz Northeast<\/strong> is appointed as SVP & general manager, Europe, reporting to Roden.<\/p>\n Asia, Middle East, Africa are led by Michael Roe<\/strong> as managing director, AMEA.<\/p>\n Australia & New Zealand are led by Nathan McLay<\/strong> as managing director.<\/p>\n The organisation has also confirmed key global leadership across its suite of services, technology and product strategy.<\/p>\n The following executives will report to Myers and Pastor:<\/p>\n Jeremy Kramer<\/strong> continues as EVP, global marketing<\/p>\n Zack Gershen<\/strong> continues as EVP, global commercial & digital strategy<\/p>\n The following executives report to Virgin Music Group COO Pieter Van Rijn:<\/p>\n Tom Allen<\/strong> has been named as chief technology officer, VMG<\/p>\n Christiaan Kr\u00f6ner<\/strong> has been named EVP, global operations, VMG<\/p>\n