Eric Hutcherson

Eric Hutcherson is a leading industry expert in building talent, fostering inclusion, and amplifying culture. In September 2020, Eric joined Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, as UMG’s executive vice president and chief people and inclusion officer, a newly created position that will work across UMG’s record labels, publishing division and operating companies worldwide. Eric works closely with UMG’s senior management team to align UMG’s talent functions; globally amplify the company’s entrepreneurial-based culture; accelerate diversity and inclusion across all levels and territories; attract, retain and develop talent; accelerate the company’s social justice initiatives; and build on the company’s successful track record of driving innovation by recruiting employees who bring new ideas, perspectives, and skill sets. Previously, Eric worked with the National Basketball Association (NBA), where he managed a staff that drove a global workforce strategy built on attracting, retaining, developing, and engaging top talent for the NBA and its affiliates, such as the WNBA, NBA G League, and NBA 2K League. Eric was responsible for leading global projects, processes, and analytics to address business needs, as well as partnering with the leagues’ senior leadership to enable, empower, and develop employees in 13 U.S. and international offices, guided by the league’s strategic direction. Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in political science from New York University and a Master of Science in sports management and administration from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to joining the board of Covenant House International, Eric served on the board of directors of Covenant House New York. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.