Laner promoted to Senior VP Latin Sales & Marketing at Universal Music Distribution.

Universal Music Group Distribution (UMGD) has promoted Nydia Laner to Senior Vice President of Latin Sales & Marketing for Universal Music Distribution (UMD). The announcement was made by Amanda Marks, Executive Vice President and General Manager of UMD. Formerly, Ms. Laner was a senior sales executive with Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE).

In this new role, Ms. Laner will lead, develop and manage all sales and marketing initiatives for Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) and all of UMGD’s Latin labels. She will oversee physical and digital product, new releases and catalog for the division.

“Nydia represents the very best in the next generation of entertainment sales executives,” said Ms. Marks. “We are fortunate to have someone with her experience, dedication and insight to play this key role in the development of our Latin business, and we are happy to welcome her back into the UMD family.”