Pete Simmons has been promoted head of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group in the U.K.
to head of A&R, UK. He will report to the managing director,Simmons is the major publisher’s third new high-level A&R appointment in recent weeks, following news thatDavid Gray, co-head of U.S. A&R, will also take on duties as UMPG’s Global Creative Group.Simmons has been at the company since 2014 when he joined as an A&R scout.
Simmons adds, “Since joining UMPG in 2014, I’ve had the opportunity to sign and work with all of my favorite artists, songwriters and managers, and alongside the incredible team I’ve had the pleasure of working with, since the start. Thank you to Mike and Jody for your faith in me, and to all the wonderful artists I get to call my friends, who trust me with their songs. I’m very humbled to be given a shot at this, and very excited to see where we take it in the future.