"We are extremely fortunate to have an executive of Michael's background, experience and expertise to provide guidance, counsel and leadership in these critical areas," said Harleston in a release.Seltzer has been in the UMG family on and off since 1998, when his then-label home Island Records was absorbed into Universal Music Group as part of its merger with Polygram.
"So I went from the largest major [Polygram], then I went to a major label, Island Records, within the Universal system. And then from the major label I went to an indie label, which was Palm Pictures...and then back to major label, Island, once it had been merged with Def Jam and Republic, and then back to the corporate center,” says Seltzer, reflecting on his long career. “So it's sort of like a full arc.
Seltzer serves as an advisor and in board roles with Cardozo School of Law’s Entertainment Law Board, Cornell’s Media Alumni Advisory Board, New Jersey Youth Symphony, Goldeneye and the Oracabessa Foundation, Tuff Gong Collective/Bob Marley Music and Blackwell’s venture with UMG. The Weeknd's Big Music Sales, BTS' Upcoming 'MTV Unplugged' Appearance & More Top News | Billboard News