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Renzer bows out of UMP
By CMU Editorial | Published on Thursday 28 April 2011
Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group – David Renzer – has announced that he is leaving his role after fifteen years with the company. President and Chief Operating Officer Zach Horowitz will fill in until a replacement is named.
Renzer said in a statement, “For 15 years I’ve worked 24/7 to build UMPG into the industry’s leading music publishing company. During that time, I shepherded the company through the purchases of Polygram, Rondor and BMG Music – three of the biggest acquisitions in the history of the music publishing industry. I worked hard to recast and expand the role of the music publisher, and to collaborate with our companies around the globe in confronting the challenges facing our industry. With UMPG now the industry leader globally, and with an executive team that I believe is second to none, the time feels right to now enjoy more time with family and explore other personal and professional activities”.
He concludes: “I leave UMPG knowing that the company remains in great hands, with a remarkable catalogue and artist roster. I will treasure the relationships I’ve built over the years, with executives and songwriters. This has truly been the most fulfilling work experience of my career”.
