UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP APPOINTS MATT ELLIS AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Universal Music Group Appoints Matt Ellis As Chief Financial Officer position in Santa Monica centres on ellis succeeds Boyd Muir, who was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer of UMG in October 2024. It would suit someone who can bring handling cycle-by-cycle responsibilities with consistency and care to the role.

Role overview

Ellis succeeds Boyd Muir, who was promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer of UMG in October 2024. Key accomplishments in this role included regaining investment grade ratings in 2011.

What helps someone succeed

• Handling cycle-by-cycle responsibilities with consistency and care.

Job details

• SANTA MONICA, May 12, 2025—Universal Music Group N.V.
• Prior to Verizon, Ellis held multiple senior finance positions at global food company Tyson Foods Inc., where he served as Vice President and Treasurer from 2010-2013.
• In 1997, Ellis held early career roles as a Commercial Accountant at Dixons Stores Group and as an Audit Supervisor at Coopers & Lybrand (now PwC).