David Gray

Co-Head, A&R at Universal Music

In his previous role at UMPG, Gray served as EVP, Head of West Coast A&R. He is responsible for the signing of numerous multiplatinum artists to the company including Shawn Mendes, Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas/DNCE, Demi Lovato, Logic, Delacey, among others.

Prior, Gray held a wide range of music industry positions including as an artist, songwriter, music publisher and TV music executive. He served as A&R executive at Zomba and David Massey’s Daylight Records imprint at Sony Music. Gray also served as SVP A&R at Syco Music, developing artists signed to the label via TV shows X Factor and America’s Got Talent. Gray started his career as a songwriter signed to UMPG and was lead singer of band Idle Wilds (RCA Records).

Timeline

  • Co-Head, A&R

    Current role

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