Universal promotes Ben Facey to GM, media & strategy

Universal Music Australia managing directors Mike Taylor and Darren Aboud have announced the promotion of Ben Facey to general manager, media & strategy.

In his new role, the major label describes, Facey “will develop and execute promotional strategy for Universal Music Australia international and local repertoire and responsible for directing the UMA media team.

“He will focus on streaming strategy, artist relations, radio, press, digital, TV & lifestyle across artist releases in Australia.”

Facey joined Universal Music Australia in October 2014 as senior director, marketing international.

He joined from Foxtel where he was head of marketing for its five music channels, beginning in April 2010.

Before that, Facey was director promotions and publicity at Warner Music Australia for six years.