David joseph universal biography sample

For the Antiguan cricketer, see Dave Joseph. For the Canadian basketball coach, see David Joseph (basketball).

David joseph universal biography sample pdf

For the American lawyer, see David C. Joseph.

David JosephCBE is a senior executive who has been at the forefront of the UK music industry for over 20 years.^[1] He holds a number of charitable non-executive positions, including Chair of the Grenfell Foundation.^[2] Between 2008-2024 he was Chairman & CEO of Universal Music UK, and a member of Arts Council England's National Council from 2013-2021.

Biography

David Joseph held the role of Chairman & CEO of Universal Music UK between 2008-2024.^[3] He joined the company in August 1998 as general manager of the company's Polydor label before moving up in February 2002 to become managing director and later co-president of Polydor.

In March 2008, he was promoted to chairman and CEO of Universal Music UK since when he oversees the labels 0207 Def Jam