Universal Music México Names Alfredo Delgadillo President & CEO

Alfredo Delgadillo has been named president and CEO of Universal Music México, Advertising sign can only announce.

Previously CEO of Universal Music México, Delgadillo's recently expanded role includes Universal Music Group's regional Mexican label, Fonovisa-Disa. The Mexico City-based executive will continue to report directly to Jesus Lopezpresident/CEO, Universal Music Latin America & Iberian Peninsula;

“We are at a unique time of growth for Latin music and local Mexican music, so this new responsibility comes with an even stronger commitment to continue growing the success and reach of our artists both in Mexico and around the world, alongside the growth of our live and managed businesses,” Delgadillo said in a statement.

“Now with the addition of the Fonovisa-Disa labels,” he continued, “I look forward to working closely with the leader of Antonio Silva, for whom I have the utmost respect, and their entire team, to ensure that the legacy of Fonovisa-Disa, as icon and leader of local Mexican music, continues to grow and expand to the rest of the world.”

After a 10-year run with EMI Music México, Delgadillo returned to Universal in 2013 (when UMG acquired EMI) as general manager of Universal Music México and in 2017 was promoted to managing director where he was instrumental in developing local acts. such as Mon Laferte and Caloncho, while helping to develop international acts in Mexico such as J Balvin, David Bisbal, Metallica, U2 and Taylor Swift, among others.

During his tenure with the label, the industry veteran, who began his career at Universal Music México in 1998, has overseen strategies to “take UMG's international operations to the top of the Mexican charts” and “was responsible to grow and consolidate Global Talent Services (GTS),” according to a press release.

“Alfredo is an executive with extensive experience in all areas of entertainment, including records, management and touring,” added Jesús López, president and CEO of Universal Music Latin America and Iberian Peninsula. “He has incredible leadership and a great track record of developing and integrating new executives into his teams. These are among the many reasons for his continued success at Universal Music Mexico. I wish him every success in his new assignment at the company. He has the support of our entire team.”