Alicia Arauzo and Luis Fernández have been appointed joint managing directors of Universal Music Spain.
Both Arauzo and Fernandez will be based in Madrid and report directly to Jesus Lopez, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberia.
Additionally, Ana Hernández, Managing Director of Universal Music Portugal, will now report directly to Jesús López.
Alicia Arauzo began her career in 1982 at the Spanish record label Hispavox, subsequently holding various positions at EMI, BMG and MCA Spain.
In 1996, she joined Universal Music Spain and worked her way up from international marketing manager to marketing director, and in 2020 she was promoted to general manager.
Luis Fernández joins Universal Music Spain in 2023 as Head of A&R.
UMG said that before joining UMG, he “had a strong entrepreneurial background” and extensive experience in A&R and artist management, having served as CEO and founder of Sonido Muchacho, an independent record and label he founded in 2014. Music publishing company.
Jesús López said: “Alicia brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, a huge capacity to work and an unquestionable love for Universal Music, among many other qualities, while Luis brings an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit and deep knowledge of the arts.
“I wish them great success in this new phase of their careers and I am confident that the entire team will join me in achieving these wishes.”
Jesus Lopez
Lopez added: “They are the perfect team to lead the continued development of our artists and take Universal Music Spain to the next level of success that the music market is asking of us.
“I wish them great success in this new phase of their careers and I am confident that the entire team will join me in achieving these wishes.”
“I would like to thank Jesus Lopez for his trust, leadership and constant encouragement to pursue new goals.”
Alicia Arauso
Alicia Arauzo added: “I am honored to serve in this new role alongside such an outstanding team of professionals.
“Luis and I face many challenges and I believe that as a team we will work tirelessly to achieve new milestones for Universal Music Spain, especially in terms of artistic development, which is Universal Music’s DNA around the world.
“I would like to thank Jesus Lopez for his trust, leadership and constant encouragement to pursue new goals.”
“It’s a privilege and a great opportunity to take on this new role at UMS, where I’ve grown professionally and where I’ve felt so much support since I’ve been here.”
Luis Fernandez
Luis Fernández said: “It is a privilege and a great opportunity to take on this new position at UMS, where I have grown professionally and have experienced so much since I arrived here. support.
“Taking this responsibility with people I’ve known since I’ve been in this industry is a huge challenge as we all grow toward a promising future.
“I would like to thank Jesús, Narcís, and especially Alicia for their trust in me, and the entire A&R team with whom I have shared my learning and professional growth over the past year.”global music business
