Joakim Johansson has been promoted to President, Nordics at Universal Music Central Europe

Universal Music Group has announced that Joakim Johansson has been promoted to President, Nordics at Universal Music Central Europe.

Johansson will continue in his role as Managing Director of Universal Music Swedenbut now it will also deal with UMG’s work in Denmark, Finland, Norway and the Baltic regions, UMG said in a statement on Thursday (June 27).

He will continue to report to Frank BriegmannChairman and CEO of World Music in Central Europe again Deutsche Grammophon.

Reporting directly to Johansson will be Casper BengtsonMD of Music by Universal Denmark; Kimmo ValtanenMD of World Music in Finland; again Bjørn RogstadMD of Universal Norway Music.

UMG said the appointment is part of Briegmann’s strategy to strengthen intellectual cooperation between UMG’s Northern European divisions, and beyond.

“The Nordic countries boast a rich musical heritage and are at the forefront of industry innovation.”

Joakim Johansson, Universal Music Central Europe

Johansson joined UMG as General Manager of Universal Music Sweden in 2013, and was promoted to Managing Director six years later.

During his time at UMG, he “led the company to regain its position as the market leader in Sweden, achieving incredible success domestically and internationally with artists such as Avicii, Tove Lo, Loreen and the critically acclaimed ABBA Voyage release, among many. others,” said UMG.

“I am incredibly honored and excited to take on the role of President of the Nordic Region, a powerhouse of musical innovation,” Johansson said in a statement.

“Nordic countries boast a rich music scene and are at the forefront of industry innovation. It is an honor to lead our talented team in this vibrant region, and I look forward to developing our vision in the future. I would like to thank Frank Briegmann for this wonderful opportunity, I look forward to working with him on his journey to shape the future of music and build a lasting legacy of success in the region. “

Briegmann added: “Over the past few years, Joakim and his team have created impressive chart records with newcomers and international stars in Sweden and have worked with great enthusiasm to increase the success of our artists worldwide. I look forward to working with Joakim and his leadership team in developing the most outstanding talents in the region. “

“Over the past few years, Joakim and his team have created impressive chart records with newcomers and international stars in Sweden and have worked with great enthusiasm to increase the success of our artists worldwide.”

Frank Briegmann, Universal Music Central Europe

Johansson’s promotion comes after several high-profile appointments in Universal’s international divisions last year, including Alfredo Delgadilloappointment as President and CEO of World Music of Mexico.

And last year, UMG was named Timothy Xu Chairman and CEO of International Music Greater Chinaagain Gary Chan Managing Director of International Music from Hong Kongwhile William Hsieh was named Managing Director of World Music from Taiwan.

Earlier this month, UMG was appointed Sanujeet Bhujabal in the role of Managing Director, Universal Music India.Music Business Worldwide