UMPG: David Gray is now Executive Vice President/Head of West Coast A&R

UMPG: David Gray is now Executive Vice President/Head of West Coast A&R

UMPG's David Gray has been promoted to the role of Executive Vice President/Head of West Coast A&R.

Gray will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Jody Gerson, UMPG Chairman and CEO, and Evan Lamberg, UMPG President (North America). His tasks will comprise leading the A&R team and continuing to develop, nurture and sign talent. He will also direct the team’s effort to develop global opportunities for UMPG’s artists and songwriters.

Gray has recently signed multi-platinum artists to UMPG such as Shawn Mendes, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato and Joe Jonas/DNCE. He also identified Halsey early in her career.