UMPG promotes Alexandra Lioutikoff to President, Latin America and US Latin

Universal Music Publishing Group has promoted Alexandra Lioutikoff (pictured) to President, Latin America and US Latin.

In this new role, Lioutikoff becomes the first female president of Latin America and US Latin for a major music publishing company.

Based in Miami, Lioutikoff will continue reporting to UMPG Chairman and CEO Jody Gerson.

Lioutikoff will continue to be responsible for the growth and development of US Latin and Latin American territories for the company, overseeing operations across 19 countries and building UMPG’s Latin songwriter roster.

Since joining the company in 2016, Lioutikoff has been instrumental in growing the inclusion of Latin writers and songs into the global music market, including in the film and TV arenas.

In her previous role at UMPG, Lioutikoff served as executive vice president of Latin Music.

Under her leadership, Lioutikoff led the signings of Romeo Santos, Anitta, Espinoza Paz, Rvssian, Roc Nation Latin Publishing, Bruno Martini, Rich Music and Justin Quiles, Young Martino, MadMusick, Raymix, Christian Nodal and Mon Laferte, among others.

Prior to Universal, Lioutikoff served at ASCAP as head of the Latin membership department where she expanded operations to include urban and Latin rock, helped lead a major reorganization of the Puerto Rico office and developed five Latin offices.

“In the three years she’s been with our company, she’s completely transformed the region creatively and the financial results are unprecedented.”

Jody Gerson

Gerson said: “I couldn’t be prouder to promote Alexandra to President of UMPG Latin America & US Latin.

“In the three years she’s been with our company, she’s completely transformed the region creatively and the financial results are unprecedented.”

“I’m grateful to Jody Gerson for believing in me and for UMPG’s unwavering support of this genre.”

Alexandra Lioutikoff

Lioutikoff added: “Latin music is finally being recognized and celebrated globally, and I’m honored to be leading UMPG’s Latin efforts to partner with the some of the best songwriters and producers in the world.

“I’m grateful to Jody Gerson for believing in me and for UMPG’s unwavering support of this genre.”

The Gerson-led Universal Music Publishing Group is now officially a billion-dollar business after its annual revenues rose 14.5% at constant currency in 2018, hitting €941m.Music Business Worldwide

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