One for fans of HR now. Paul Connolly has been promoted to the job of President of Europe and MD of UK for Universal Music Publishing Group. Not quite sure what the promotion means (he was previously Executive Vice President of Europe and MD of UK), but I guess it's good news for business card printers. Announcing the promotion, Universal Music Publishing chairman David Renzer told CMU: "Paul's passion, creativity, and vision have helped solidify UMPG's reputation as a company that combines creative excellence with business strength. I'm happy to recognise Paul's achievements with this promotion, as one of our company's strengths is also our outstanding senior management team".
Elsewhere in Universal Music appointments news, me old mate Dmitry Konnov has been appointed as General Manager of Universal Music Russia. The former MTV Russia exec will oversee all aspects of the Moscow-based bit of the major record company.
Universal Music's President, Central & Eastern Europe Vico Antippas confirmed the appointment this morning, telling CMU: "I am confident that Dmitry Konnov will lead the team at Universal Music Russia to new levels of success. His experience in different sectors of the country's music and media industries equips him well for the task".