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Doug Morris Chairman and CEO Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group The worlds premier music company – holding a 28% share of the market; Encompasses the development, manufacture, marketing, sales and distribution of recorded music in 63 different countries. Also works in music publishing and mail order music/video clubs. Doug Morris oversees all these activities.

Background Graduate of Columbia University Upon graduation, Morris begins his career in music as a song writer and producer for Laurie Records. Here he writes the Chiffon’s 1966 hit, “Sweet Talkin’ Guy” and produces classic albums like Brownville Station’s, “Smokin’ in the Boys Room”.

Background (cont.) 1978 – Morris breaks away from Laurie Records and starts his own label called Big Tree Records. Big Tree Records is distributed and eventually bought by Atlantic Records, a subsidiary of Warner Music. Warner recognizes Morris’ talent and appoints him President of ATCO, another subsidiary of Warner Music.

Background (climbing the ladder) 1980 – Morris is appointed President of Atlantic Records; 1990 – Morris assumes the position of Co-Chairman and Co-CEO of the Atlantic Recording Group; 1994 – Morris is promoted to President and CEO of Warner Music;

Background (cont.) 1995 – Morris leaves Warner Music and begins his association with MCA Entertainment Group, which is now called Universal Music Group; 1995 – Morris is appointed Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group; He remains at UMG still to this day.

Management Philosophy Morris runs his company based on 3 simplistic and parochial stragedies.  Sell more records;  Provide good content;  Surround company with talented  employees;

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