Universal Music Group Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Sir Lucian Grainge has transformed UMG into the most successful music company in history, pioneering new approaches to signing and developing the most successful recording artists and songwriters and championing innovative business models with a wide range of media and technology partners. Over the span of more than four decades at UMG, he has signed and worked with many worldwide stars including ABBA, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Queen, Rihanna, The Rolling Stones, Taylor Swift, U2 and Amy Winehouse, among many others. A native of London, Sir Lucian was bestowed with a knighthood in 2016 by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Queen’s 90th Birthday Honours list for his vital contributions to music, culture and business.