Lori Christian Departs UMG/Nashville (Now MCA)
Christian Leaves MCA: After 16 years with UMG/Nashville (now MCA) EVP/Marketing Lori Christian has departed, as reported this morning via Breaking News. Christian started her career on the publicity side, rising to SVP/Media Marketing at the label group before shifting to marketing in 2020. She was elevated to EVP two years ago (Breaking News 4/17/23). Christian was Sr. Dir. Media & Public Relations at Capitol, joining UMG with the 2012 merger of Capitol parent EMI and Universal Music Group. Prior stops include Sony Nashville, PFA and Rogers & Cowan. Reach her here. No word on plans for the position at MCA.
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