Josh Van Valkenburg Named President of Universal Publishing Nashville

According to Variety, Josh Van Valkenburg has been named president of Universal Music Publishing Group Nashville. The announcement was made by UMPG chairman and CEO Jody Gerson. Van Valkenburg will be based in Nashville and assume his position on January 4, 2027, reporting directly to Gerson. Meanwhile, longtime UMPG Nashville chairman and CEO Troy Tomlinson will transition into an exclusive advisory role.

