Szydlowski Named EVP @ UMe

• Vince Szydlowski has been appointed Executive Vice President of Commercial Sales for Universal Music Enterprises (UMe). In his new position, Szydlowski will oversee UMe’s commercial business, including the development and execution of the company’s strategies in both the digital and physical space. He will also work closely with all UMG labels and UMG partners to maximize commercial opportunities for the world’s largest music catalog.

Szydlowski comes to UMe directly from his role as Senior Vice President of Label Sales for Capitol Music Group, a position he held since mid-2014. Before that he spent seven years as VP of National Sales for Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD). Prior to joining the UMG family in 2004, Szydlowski was the Sr. Director of Product for Virgin Entertainment Group for six years, and he began his industry career at Virgin in 1992.

Bruce Resnikoff, President/CEO of UMe, commented, “Vince brings to UMe years of sales and commercial experience along with and a wealth of music knowledge and an innovative and creative spirit. These attributes make him the ideal candidate to lead our team and develop and implement new strategies across the many platforms in the ever-changing commercial landscape.”

Szydlowski remarked, “Bruce and his team at UMe have been recognized by Billboard and the industry as the leading catalog label for many years. I’m excited to join UMe and lead the Commercial Team to build even more opportunities for our incredible roster of artists.”