Grainge confirms EMI job cuts to come

Tom Pakinkis

Universal Music Group chairman and CEO Lucian Grainge has confirmed that there will be job losses following UMG’s £1.2bn acquisition of EMI.

Speaking to the Daily Mail, Grainge reiterated the intention to generate cost savings of £100 million, adding, “There will be job losses. I can only grow this business by making savings and investing in the product – the artists and the music.” 

He went on to reassure those under his leadership, however, saying, “We are creative people and ...

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