Chavez Named VP, A&R, @ UMPG

• Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) announced that Cristina Chavez has joined the company as Vice President, A&R. In her new role, Chavez will work closely with songwriters on UMPG’s existing roster and also identify and sign rising talent to the company. A respected music executive and trusted partner to artists, Chavez has a strong background in the music business, having played a key role in the development and success of Grammy Award-winning multiplatinum producers and songwriters.

Based in Santa Monica, Chavez reports to David Gray, EVP & Head of US A&R at UMPG, who commented, “Cristina’s experience as a manager, her strong relationships with talent, and her love of songwriters and songwriting make her a perfect fit for UMPG and our writers. We look forward to helping Cristina’s executive career grow at our company.”

Chavez commented, “I’m thrilled to be joining UMPG and its exceptional A&R team. Jody Gerson and David Gray are such respected publishing leaders, and I knew from our early conversations that this is where I am supposed to be. I look forward to adding value to our already amazing team and roster.”

Chavez most recently worked at Hallwood Media as Senior Vice President of A&R and Management. She was previously an executive at ASCAP where she orchestrated initiatives with Women Behind The Music and She Is The Music. The Bay Area native has also worked at KMEL/San Francisco, BET and 106 & Park in New York.