UMPG promotes Maree Hamblion to lead Australia and New Zealand A&R

Universal Music Publishing Group announced on Oct. 19 the promotion of Maree Hamblion to executive vice president, A&R — artists and repertoire — and creative, for Australia and New Zealand. She will lead creative and talent-development strategy from Sydney and report to David Gray, UMPG managing director for the U.K. and head of global A&R, Billboard reported.