Virgin Music Group, part of Universal Music Group, has appointed Mark Robinson as executive vice president of global business and legal affairs.
In this newly created role, Robinson will coordinate the company’s global business affairs and corporate strategy as a member of Virgin’s senior leadership team, according to VMG.
VMG said on Wednesday (December 11) that Robinson will also serve as “a resource for dealmakers around the world to promote best practices and help build the most impactful partnerships possible”.
The CEO will be based in New York and report directly to Virgin Music Group co-chief executives Pastor and JT Myers.
Robinson joins Virgin Music Group from Paramount Global, where he oversaw music business affairs and legal strategy for Paramount brands, including MTV, CBS, BET, Nickelodeon, CMT, Showtime and Paramount+.
Prior to that, he served as general counsel and business and legal partner at 300 Entertainment. He held a similar general counsel role at BMG NA.
Robinson also worked for Warner Music Group in business affairs for nearly ten years, starting in 2004, holding senior positions in its independent divisions.
“Virgin is building a next-generation music company and I look forward to working with their world-class team on the various exciting global deals they have in the pipeline.”
Mark Robinson
“I am delighted to be reunited with Nat and JT, whom I have worked with before and have the utmost respect for,” Robinson said.
“Virgin is building a next-generation music company and I look forward to working with their world-class team on the various exciting global deals they have in the pipeline.”
“This is a key hire for us as we continue to grow Virgin’s customer base around the world through innovative deals.”
Nat Pastor, Virgin Music Group
Nat Pastor, co-chief executive of Virgin Music Group, said: “Mark has spent 30 years in our business, establishing himself as a savvy dealmaker across recorded music, music publishing, television and beyond. reputation.
“This is a key hire for us as we continue to grow Virgin’s customer base around the world through innovative deals.”global music business
