Universal Music's Decca division in the UK has announced the promotion of Tom Lewis and Laura Monks to the roles of co-Managing Directors for the Decca Records Group. The former rises up from VP of A&R and Artist Strategy, while the latter is currently General Manager.
The new MDs take up their new jobs alongside some other promotions within Universal's classical and jazz-focused division. Dominic Fyfe becomes Label Director of Decca Classics; Helen Lewis becomes Executive Producer for the same unit; Gavin Bayliss rises up to Head Of Classical Marketing & Catalogue Strategy; and Cerys Weetch and Hildur Maral become co-Label Managers for Decca's Mercury KX imprint.
Confirming all this, Decca President Rebecca Allen said: "In 2019 Decca celebrated 90 years in the music business. The continued evolution of this incredible label is something I feel hugely excited about and ensuring the future of our artists and music is always top of mind".
"So today I am THRILLED to announce the promotions of Tom, Laura, Gavin, Dominic, Helen, Cerys and Hildur", she added. "Each of these individual promotions enable us to grow as a leading global music company. Congratulations to everyone, and here's to the next decade".