Adam Granite

Universal launches Def Jam South East Asia and Astralwerks Asia

UMG also announces arrival of Ingrooves & Spinnup for the region

Universal expands in China and Asia with local hires and promotions

Aaron Wang, Tracy Mu and KT Ang all join major, as other execs are promoted

Universal shakes up international structure as Adam Granite adds China, India and Africa to responsibilities

Adrian Cheesley leaves major having first joined EMI in 1990

Universal hires Sony exec Adam Granite as EVP, Market Development

Respected executive will report directly to Sir Lucian Grainge

Adam Granite exits Sony after 21 years

Exec most recently served as President, Northern & Eastern Europe and Africa

Martin Garrix signs major label deal with Sony

Garrix leaves behind his deal with indie Spinnin'