Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), a leading, global music publisher, today announced that Taylor Testa has been promoted to Vice President, A&R. Based in Santa Monica, she will continue reporting to David Gray and Walter Jones, Co-Heads of A&R.  

A respected publishing executive, Testa works closely with many of UMPG’s major writers/artists including Zedd, Kid Harpoon, Kenny Beats, Matt Maeson, Chelsea Cutler, Royal & the Serpent, Skylar Grey, Zhu, Simon Wilcox, Madeon, Jimmy Napes, Gryffin, and more. Previously at UMPG, Testa worked as Director of A&R.

Additionally, Testa is Songwriting Co-Chair and Los Angeles Chapter Head for She Is The Music (SITM) where she leads all-women writing camps around the world. Over the past year, she has spearheaded SITM initiatives like “Girls Around the World” international virtual camp and SITM’s first UK camp – “Next Up Producer” – with FRED and Kamille to mentor rising women producers.

Gray and Jones jointly said: “It has been rewarding to watch Taylor’s growth as an executive. Her passionate belief in and dedication to our artists and writers, as well as her commitment to mentoring our up-and-coming A&R executives make Taylor an integral member of the UMPG A&R team.” 

Testa said: “It’s been an honor contributing to the growth of this incredible company that always puts songwriters first. Thank you to Jody Gerson, David and Walter for their support, and I am grateful to work with such talented songwriters who trust me with their art. I couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter.”

Prior to joining UMPG, Testa worked in A&R roles at Virgin Records, Sony/ATV and Epic Records. She is a member of the Future Hope Core Committee for City of Hope.