Alicia Arauso and Luis Fernandez Universal Music Spain has been appointed co-managing director of Universal Music Spain, the company announced on Tuesday (October 1).
According to the press release, Arauzo and Fernandez will “work closely” to develop and implement the company’s business strategy and creative direction, with “a focus on cultivating the division’s solid artist lineup” as well as the development of new talent. Both senior executives will be based in Madrid and will report directly to Jesus LopezChairman/CEO, Universal Music Latin America and Iberia.
“I am honored to take on this new role with such an outstanding team of professionals,” Arauzo said in a statement. “Luis and I face many challenges, and I am confident that as a team we will work tirelessly to deliver the best results for Universal Spain.” Achieving new milestones in music, especially in terms of artistic development, is the DNA of Universal Music around the world. I would like to thank Jesus Lopez for his trust, leadership and constant encouragement to pursue new goals.
Arauzo began her career at Spanish record label Hispavox in 1982 and joined Universal Music Spain in 1996, initially as International Marketing Manager. Her most recent position was general manager. Meanwhile, Fernandez joined Universal Music Spain in 2023 as head of A&R. Prior to joining UMG, he served as CEO and founder of Sonido Muchacho, an independent recording and music publishing company he founded in 2014.
“Taking this new position at UMS is a great opportunity, I have grown professionally here and I have felt so much support since I got here,” Fernandez added. Taking on this responsibility with people I know is a great challenge as we all grow towards a promising future. I would like to thank Jesús, Narcís and especially Alicia for their trust in me, but also the entire A&R team. , I shared with them my learnings and professional growth over the past year.
Regarding the new appointment, Lopez said: “Alicia brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, tremendous work capacity and an unquestionable love for Universal Music, among many other qualities, while Luis brings innovation, entrepreneurial spirit and a deep sense of Artistic knowledge. 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 demands from us. I wish them great success in this new phase of their careers. , I believe that the entire team will work with me to realize these wishes.
