Universal Music UK has hired Andrea Pattico as chief people officer.
Reporting to chairman and chief executive officer David Joseph, Pattico will oversee the people strategy across all Universal Music UK’s labels and businesses.
She has worked in a range of senior HR roles in global businesses over the past 25 years, most recently as chief people officer of digital marketing agency MVF.
In her seven years there, she covered diversity and inclusion, learning and development, and people experience, and saw MVF win The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies To Work For (mid-size) in 2020.
Having also previously held senior roles at NBC Universal and Asos, Pattico worked in the hospitality sector during her early HR career, before moving to an international role at Universal Pictures in 1999.
Pattico said: “I’m delighted to be joining the fantastic team at Universal Music UK and Ireland. Music has always been a personal passion of mine whether performing, running live events, or, of course, listening to great artists. Combining that passion with my personal purpose of making individuals, teams and culture better is a dream come true. I’m really excited for the future and can’t wait to get started.”
Joseph added: “Andrea’s passion for creating the best work culture, where pursuing excellence and being supported go hand-in-hand, is evident in her track record – but most of all, when you meet her. She’s an outstanding leader, and I’m delighted she is joining our team.”