Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) has promoted Jessica Rivera to the new position of EVP/head of East Coast operations.

Based in New York City, she will report to UMPG chairman and CEO Jody Gerson and North America president Evan Lamberg.

Rivera will lead the expansion of the New York creative team and continue to develop, nurture and sign talent. “I am excited and grateful for the opportunity to continue to grow as an executive and reach over creative boundaries at UMPG,” said Rivera. ...