Universal has announced that Frank Briegmann has been appointed president of Central Europe and will become chairman and CEO of Universal Music Germany.

In addition, to managing Switzerland, Austria and Deutsche Grammophon Breigmann’s role will expand further to cover Eastern Europe and the Nordic countries. He will also join UMGI’s International Management Board.

“I‘ve worked closely with Frank for many years and he shows calm authority and cool judgement in everything he undertakes,” said Hole. “He combines business acumen with ...