Universal Music Canada made a big move this year, promoting Julie Adam to President & CEO in early 2025. She succeeds Jeffrey Remedios, who shifted roles to president of strategic development for Universal Music Group's REPUBLIC Collective after a decade at the helm of UMC. Adam brings more than two decades of experience in media – including her two-and-a-half-decade tenure at Rogers Sports & Media, where she served as President of News & Entertainment, her continued role as the Chair of the Board of CARAS, the organization behind The Juno Awards, plus two years as Executive VP and General Manager of UMC – where she has consistently championed artists. According to Universal Music Canada, seven of the 10 best-performing albums of 2024 were released by the label thanks to Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter, The Weeknd, Morgan Wallen, Noah Kahan and Taylor Swift. Domestically, Sofia Camara is making inroads in the U.K., country breakout Josh Ross tied for the most Juno nominations this year, while acclaimed comedian Mae Martin signed to the label for their debut album as a musician. A champion of kindness in leadership (she wrote a book about it), Adam has a chance to do big things and set the tone for an empathetic culture at a major that bills itself as Canada's top record label. "Stepping into my new role as President & CEO was, and continues to be, a total pinch-me moment," she says. "It is my absolute honour to lead Universal Music Canada and work with the best team in the business supporting the most incredible roster of artists."