Brian Frees

Brian Frees is an experienced professional in the field of operations and data strategy, currently serving as VP of Global Integration & Operations Strategy at Universal Music Group since 2015. Responsible for leading the Global Integration & Operations Strategy team, Brian ensures alignment of operations related to archive and asset management across over 50 global territories. Brian has held various roles within Universal Music Group, including Sr Director and Data Architect Lead, where responsibilities included managing a petabyte-scale analytics platform and overseeing data integration. Previous experience includes roles at DIRECTV, Dow Hydraulic Systems, and Suntek Systems, where Brian excelled in project management and technical support, contributing to business intelligence and operational improvement initiatives. Brian holds a Bachelor of Science in Technology & Operations Management from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona and is currently pursuing a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management at Harvard Extension School.