Music Industry Moves: UMPG Ups Taylor Testa to Vice President, A&R

Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has promoted Taylor Testa (pictured) to vice president, A&R. The Santa Monica-based executive has worked with the likes of Zedd, Kid Harpoon, Kenny Beats and Jimmy Napes, among others, in her previous role as director of A&R. Testa reports to David Gray and Walter Jones, UMPG co-heads of A&R, who said of her promotion: “It has been rewarding to watch Taylor’s growth as an executive. Her passionate belief in and dedication to our artists and writers, as well as her commitment to mentoring our up-and-coming A&R executives make Taylor an integral member of the UMPG… Read Full Article