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Lucian Grainge

Chairman and CEO Universal Music Group

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Lucian Grainge Biography

Lucian Grainge, CBE, is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company.

Grainge has spent his entire career in the music industry and has signed and worked with many worldwide stars, including, among many others, ABBA, Elton John, Eurythmics, Metallica, JAY Z, Rihanna, U2 and Amy Winehouse. Over the span of a quarter century, Grainge has not only pioneered new approaches to the signing and development of the world’s most successful recording artists and songwriters but has consistently championed the development of innovative business models and partnerships with a wide range of technology and media partners around the world. His inspiring leadership has been recognized as having laid the foundation for a return to growth in recent years of an industry that had been suffering more than a decade of decline.

Grainge joined Universal Music in 1986 to launch PolyGram Music Publishing UK. Within five years, he had led the fledgling division to become one of the top three publishing companies in the UK. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Chairman, and then, in 2001, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music UK. In 2005, he was named Chairman and Chief Executive of Universal Music Group International before assuming his current position in 2011. Since becoming Chairman in CEO, Grainge has dramatically improved the financial performance of UMG by significantly increasing the company’s revenues and profitability. In 2011, he led UMG’s successful acquisition of the recorded music assets of the legendary British music company EMI, revitalizing its iconic Capitol Records, and, in the process, further strengthening UMG’s position as the global leader in music. Under his leadership, the company set numerous creative records including being the first music company with nine of the top 10 songs on Billboard’s Digital Songs chart and the first music company to score all 10 of the top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100.

Grainge has been recognized for his many achievements through the years.

In 2014, he was awarded the President’s Merit Award (“Icon Award”) by The Recording Academy. In 2013, he topped Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100″ list as the most powerful executive in the music industry. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Music Industry Trusts’ Award as one of the most influential and successful executives in global entertainment. For his service to global creative industries, he was recognized in Britain’s New Years Honors and awarded Commander Of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010, and in 2011 he was made an Officier des Arts et Lettres by the French Government.

In 2012, Grainge was appointed a UK Business Ambassador with a special remit from Prime Minister David Cameron on global media and entertainment. In 2011, he was named a Trustee of the American Friends of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Grainge serves on the boards of Dreamworks Animation and Northeastern University. Mr. Grainge lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.

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    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lucian Grainge for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lucian Grainge, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lucian Grainge or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Lucian Grainge

    Speaking fees for Lucian Grainge, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lucian Grainge are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lucian Grainge, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lucian Grainge speak about?

    Lucian Grainge is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Executive Leaders, Leadership Speakers, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Lucian Grainge travel from?

    Lucian Grainge generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Lucian Grainge’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Lucian Grainge for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lucian Grainge for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lucian Grainge or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Lucian Grainge Biography

Lucian Grainge, CBE, is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), the world’s leading music company.

Grainge has spent his entire career in the music industry and has signed and worked with many worldwide stars, including, among many others, ABBA, Elton John, Eurythmics, Metallica, JAY Z, Rihanna, U2 and Amy Winehouse. Over the span of a quarter century, Grainge has not only pioneered new approaches to the signing and development of the world’s most successful recording artists and songwriters but has consistently championed the development of innovative business models and partnerships with a wide range of technology and media partners around the world. His inspiring leadership has been recognized as having laid the foundation for a return to growth in recent years of an industry that had been suffering more than a decade of decline.

Grainge joined Universal Music in 1986 to launch PolyGram Music Publishing UK. Within five years, he had led the fledgling division to become one of the top three publishing companies in the UK. He was subsequently appointed Deputy Chairman, and then, in 2001, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Music UK. In 2005, he was named Chairman and Chief Executive of Universal Music Group International before assuming his current position in 2011. Since becoming Chairman in CEO, Grainge has dramatically improved the financial performance of UMG by significantly increasing the company’s revenues and profitability. In 2011, he led UMG’s successful acquisition of the recorded music assets of the legendary British music company EMI, revitalizing its iconic Capitol Records, and, in the process, further strengthening UMG’s position as the global leader in music. Under his leadership, the company set numerous creative records including being the first music company with nine of the top 10 songs on Billboard’s Digital Songs chart and the first music company to score all 10 of the top 10 spots on the Billboard Hot 100.

Grainge has been recognized for his many achievements through the years.

In 2014, he was awarded the President’s Merit Award (“Icon Award”) by The Recording Academy. In 2013, he topped Billboard Magazine’s “Power 100″ list as the most powerful executive in the music industry. In 2008, he was awarded the prestigious Music Industry Trusts’ Award as one of the most influential and successful executives in global entertainment. For his service to global creative industries, he was recognized in Britain’s New Years Honors and awarded Commander Of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2010, and in 2011 he was made an Officier des Arts et Lettres by the French Government.

In 2012, Grainge was appointed a UK Business Ambassador with a special remit from Prime Minister David Cameron on global media and entertainment. In 2011, he was named a Trustee of the American Friends of the Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry. Grainge serves on the boards of Dreamworks Animation and Northeastern University. Mr. Grainge lives in Los Angeles with his wife and children.

Lucian Grainge Videos

  • Keynote 1-on-1 Discussion with Sir Lucian Grainge - YouTube
    David Israelite sits down with Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group to discuss his career.

FAQs on booking Lucian Grainge

  • How do I book Lucian Grainge to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Lucian Grainge for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Lucian Grainge, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Lucian Grainge or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Lucian Grainge

    Speaking fees for Lucian Grainge, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Lucian Grainge are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Lucian Grainge, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Lucian Grainge speak about?

    Lucian Grainge is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Executive Leaders, Leadership Speakers, Technology Speakers.
  • Where does Lucian Grainge travel from?

    Lucian Grainge generally travels from an undisclosed location, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Lucian Grainge’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Lucian Grainge for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Lucian Grainge for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Lucian Grainge or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Lucian Grainge is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Lucian Grainge for your event is available upon request. Lucian Grainge generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Rapino, Ghazi Shami, Steve Barnett, John Janick and Toby Cosgrove. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Lucian Grainge for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Lucian Grainge Speaker Videos

  • Keynote 1-on-1 Discussion with Sir Lucian Grainge - YouTube
    David Israelite sits down with Sir Lucian Grainge, Chairman & CEO of Universal Music Group to discuss his career.

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

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