Will Tanous
Will Tanous | |
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Occupation(s) | Executive Vice President, Head of Global Communications |
Years active | 1993 – present |
Organization | Universal Music Group |
William Lloyd Tanous (born in Paris, France) is an American music industry executive. In 2013, he was appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Global Communications for Universal Music Group,[1] the world's largest music company.
Career
1993-2013
Tanous was previously a member of the senior management team for Warner Music Group, where he was EVP of Communications & Marketing. While at WMG, Tanous developed and implemented communications strategies for major company endeavors, including the 2011 sale of WMG for $3.3 billion to Access Industries, Inc.; WMG’s initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange in 2005; and the sale of WMG for $2.6 billion by Time Warner Inc. to private equity consortium.[2] In 1996, he co-created and produced the HBO live music television series Reverb, which aired for four seasons and was the highest-rated regularly scheduled music program on television.[3] Prior to joining Warner Music Group, Tanous held positions at Warner Music International and Geffen Records. He also served as president of two independent record labels.
2013-Present
Tanous became the EVP of Communications at Universal Music Group in April 2013,[4] reporting to Universal Music Group Chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge. Grainge referred to Tanous as "widely recognized for having been a trusted strategic advisor to many CEOs in the media industry. He has a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges related to the intersection of entertainment and technology, and as such, joins UMG at an important time in the evolution of our company."[5] Tanous is responsible for developing and communicating the company's business strategy, managing worldwide communications, public policy, government relations, as well as interaction of UMG's companies in over 60 countries.[6] He is based in Santa Monica, California, at the company's headquarters.
Personal life
Tanous graduated from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree.[7]
References
- ^ "Will Tanous Named EVP/Head of Global Communications for Universal Music Group". Billboard. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Will Tanous - EVP - Universal Music Group". UMG. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Will Tanous - Executive Profile". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 21 November 2016.
- ^ "Will Tanous Named Executive Vice President & Head of Global Communications for Universal Music Group - UMG". UMG. 1 April 2013. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Will Tanous Named EVP/Head of Global Communications for Universal Music Group". Billboard. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Will Tanous - EVP - Universal Music Group". UMG. Retrieved 9 November 2016.
- ^ "Will Tanous Named EVP/Head of Global Communications for Universal Music Group". Billboard. Retrieved 9 November 2016.