By Gillian West

Sir Lucian Grainge, chairman and chief executive officer of Universal Music Group (UMG), has been named Cannes Lions Media Person of the Year 2017.

The first music executive to be recognised since the award launched in 1999, Grainge has worked with the likes of Abba, Justin Bieber, Elton John and Jay Z during his career which spans almost four decades.

Widely credited for laying the foundation that has led to the music industry’s return to growth after more than a decade of decline, Grainge developed new approaches to the signing and development of recording artists and Read full story ›

Source: The Drum