Michael Blacklock

Michael Blacklock is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the music industry, currently serving as Senior Global Director of Client Service, Innovation & Strategy at Universal Music Group since October 2008. Previous roles at Universal Music Group include Global Director of Client Success & Insights and Senior Manager of Global Client Services. Prior to this, Michael held various positions at PPL, starting as Account Coordinator and progressing to Senior Manager of Global Royalties. Early career roles included positions at the BBC, EMI Music, Atlantic Records UK, and Warner Music Group, along with a degree in Contemporary Popular Music from the Academy of Contemporary Music/Middlesex University. A recent career break was taken for health and well-being.