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Hannah Poferl Named Chief Data Officer at Universal Music Group

USTED: Hannah Poferl has been appointed Chief Data Officer at Universal Music Group, effective immediately. She will report to Chief Operating Officer Boyd Muir and be based in Santa Monica. MUST: James Steven will be joining Universal Music…

By Lila Roberts - Entertainment Editor Updated January 14, 2026

Hannah Poferl Named Chief Data Officer at Universal Music Group

USTED: Hannah Poferl has been appointed Chief Data Officer at Universal Music Group, effective immediately. She will report to Chief Operating Officer Boyd Muir and be based in Santa Monica.

MUST: James Steven will be joining Universal Music group as EVP & Chief Communications officer on January 26, reporting to Chief Administrative Officer Will Tanous. He was previously Chief Communications Officer at Warner Music Group for 10 years.

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