Sir Lucian Grainge
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Business
Lionsgate
Canada
Biography
Sir Lucian is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (“UMG”), the world leader in music-based entertainment, a position he has held since March 2011. Prior to that, Sir Lucian held positions of increasing responsibility within the UMG organization, a subsidiary of Vivendi S.A., including serving as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music UK from 2001 until 2005 and as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of UMG’s international division from 2005 until 2010. In 2011, Sir Lucian was named a Trustee of the American Friends of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. In 2012, Sir Lucian was appointed a UK Business Ambassador with a special remit from British Prime Minister David Cameron on global media, digital and entertainment and he currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Northeastern University in Boston, MA. In June 2016, Sir Lucian was bestowed with a knighthood in 2016 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list for accomplishments in the music industry and leadership through its challenging times, contributions to British business and inward investment, as well as his development of innovative business models, technology and media partnerships that have expanded UMG’s global presence.
Research Interest
Business and Management
