Industry Oct 14, 2026

Universal Music Shakeup: Def Jam, Polydor, Interscope Execs to Exit as Company Completes 2024 Restructure Plan

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Def Jam chairman/CEO Tunji Balogun, Polydor president Ben Mortimer and Interscope head of pop/rock A&R Sam Riback are among those leaving.

Originally published by Billboard
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Universal Music Shakeup: Def Jam, Polydor, Interscope Execs to Exit as Company Completes 2024 Restructure Plan

Universal Music is undergoing a significant restructure, with several executives set to exit their positions. Among those leaving are Def Jam chairman/CEO Tunji Balogun, Polydor president Ben Mortimer, and Interscope head of pop/rock A&R Sam Riback. The company is finalizing its 2024 restructure plan. Originally reported by Billboard.