Universal Music Group has retooled the leadership of its Nashville operations, with Mike Harris to serve as president and CEO and Dave Cobb to assume the role of chief creative officer.

Universal Music Group has named Mike Harris president and CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville. Harris is assuming the role after Cindy Mabe left the position after nearly two years to pursue other opportunities.

According to multiple media outlets, Cindy Mabe has stepped down as Chair and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) after nearly two years in the role and more

Dungan long made it clear that he considered Mabe virtually his equal in running the company. Even as UMG Nashville's second-in-command, Mabe was already the highest ranking execu

Ascending to the CEO position is Mike Harris, who served COO since 2016. Also joining the company, as chief creative officer, is Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb.

Widely respected music executive Cindy Mabe has exited her role as CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville. The news was first reported by Country Aircheck. Mabe was appointed Chair and CEO of Universal Music Group Nashville (UMGN) in April,

Universal Music Group reorganizes its Nashville operations, appointing Mike Harris as CEO and Dave Cobb as Chief Creative Officer. In recognition of the growing global influence of country music as well as the rapid evolution of the genre as a multifaceted art form,