Rebecca Allen to leave Universal Music U.K. after 27 years

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  Rebecca Allen is leaving Universal Music Group U.K. after 27 years at the company.

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  She will step away from her current role as chief artist and strategy officer but remain connected to UMG in an advisory capacity.

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  Allen announced her departure in an internal memo to staff.

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  She previously served as president of Decca Records and co-president of EMI.

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  UMG U.K. did not immediately respond to Billboard U.K.’s request for comment.

Who

Rebecca Allen, UMG U.K.’s chief artist and strategy officer.

What

She is leaving her current role after 27 years at Universal Music Group and will remain connected to UMG in an advisory capacity.

When

She announced her departure in a memo reported on October 13, 2026. A departure date is not stated.

Where

Universal Music Group U.K.

Why

Allen said the time felt right to turn the page and make space for a new chapter.

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