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.

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,

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.

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

Cindy Mabe has exited her role as Universal Music Group Nashville’s chair and CEO after nearly 18 years with the company “to pursue new opportunities,” it was announced today. Mabe, whose exit was first reported by Country Air Check,