Ben Facey joins Universal Music Australia

Ben Facey, ex-Foxtel Overall Event Producer and Head of Marketing, has been appointed Senior Director, Marketing International at Universal Music Australia.

Facey will report directly to the major’s two Managing Directors Michael Taylor and Darren Aboud and with them, will co-manage the full Universal Music Australia marketing team, as well as oversee the development of innovative strategies, breaking new international artists and trend watching.

Facey will also work across international labels including Interscope, Republic, Island & Mercury US, Def Jam, Polydor, Island UK,Geffen, A&M and UMG Nashville.

Facey has 20 years experience within the music industry; before his tenure working across Foxtel’s five music channels, he was employed by Warner Music for six years, working across and leading its promotions and publicity teams.

Facey starts at UMA next Monday, October 20.