Teams

Executive Team

Edward "Caprice" Straiter – President & CEO
A seasoned entertainment mogul overseeing the company’s strategic growth in film, television, and music.

James Edwards – Global A&R Director
Oversees artist scouting, development, and music trends across all regional divisions, ensuring a consistent and high-quality artist roster worldwide.

Franklin “Frank” Davis –

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Manages the company’s financial operations, investments, and revenue streams.

George Stevenson – Head of Global Talent Relations
Works closely with actors, musicians, and directors to maintain strong industry relationships.

Dominic "Dom" Gordon – Vice President of Production
Responsible for greenlighting projects, managing film production schedules, and overseeing budgets.

Margaret “Maggie” Hunter – Head of Publications
Leads the creation and distribution of press materials, in-house magazines, film and music reviews, and corporate literature.

Creative & Production Team

Margaret “Maggie” Foster – Senior Film Producer
Oversees major film productions, from casting to post-production.

Thomas “Tommy” Wright – Lead Director
Directs and shapes the company’s flagship films and television series.

Evelyn Chambers – Screenwriter
Writes and develops original scripts for motion pictures and television series.

Henry “Hank” Calloway – Cinematographer
Leads the visual storytelling of films through innovative camera work.
Joseph “Joe” Martinez – Head of Animation
Leads the company’s animation department, creating new animated films and shorts.

Music Division

Doris Langley – Head of Music Production
Oversees the composition, recording, and distribution of film scores and original music albums.

Raymond “Ray” Haywood – Lead Composer
Writes and arranges orchestral scores for UniversalCMG films and TV productions.

Marketing & Public Relations

Beatrice “Bea” Davenport – Director of Public Relations
Manages media relations, press releases, and promotional events for the studio’s projects.

Walter “Walt” Smith – Head of Advertising
Develops marketing campaigns and promotions for films, television shows, and music releases.

Operations & Administrative Staff

Gerald “Gerry” Cunningham – Studio Manager
Oversees daily operations of all (4) studio lots, ensuring smooth productions and facility maintenance.

Mildred “Millie” Harris – Executive Assistant to the CEO
Handles scheduling, communications, and high-level coordination for the CEO’s office.
Samuel “Sam” Watkins – Head of Security
Ensures the safety and privacy of employees, talent, and studio operations.

Regional Staff Divisions

North America Division

(Headquarters: Los Angeles, CA, USA)

Charles “Chuck” Redding – Regional Director, North America
Oversees film, television, and music production across the U.S. and Canada.

Gloria Duncan – Marketing Manager, North America
Handles film releases, advertisements, and promotional events in the region.

James “Jimmy” Anderson – Distribution Head, North America
Manages partnerships with theaters and distribution networks.

Jay Suede– Director of A&R (Artists & Repertoire)
Discovers and helps new musical talent, assists with record deals and artist development.

Eddie Owens – Project-Based Events & Talent Hosting
Serves as a host for UniversalCMG’s events, including film premieres, award shows, press junkets, and industry galas.

Shay Duri – Creative Director of Fashion & Artist Imagery
Shapes the visual and fashion identity of UniversalCMG’s artists, working on magazine covers, personal appearances, and promotional styling.

Europe Division

(Headquarters: London, UK)

Reginald “Reggie” Bancroft – Regional Director, Europe
Manages European productions, distribution deals, and talent acquisitions.

Margaret “Peggy” Singletary – Marketing & Promotions Manager, Europe
Develops strategies for European premieres and film promotions.
Jean-Pierre Moreau – Head of French & Italian Operations
Supervises business in France and Italy, focusing on dubbing and local production.

Latin America Division

(Headquarters: Mexico City, Mexico)

Ricardo Fernández – Regional Director, Latin America
Handles Spanish-language productions, dubbing, and Latin American film distribution.

Sofia Ramirez – Head of Marketing, Latin America
Promotes films and television shows across Spanish-speaking countries.

Carlos De Leon – Production Manager, Latin America
Manages collaborations with local studios and filmmakers.

Asia-Pacific Division

(Headquarters: Beijing, Japan)

Kenji Tanaka – Regional Director, Asia-Pacific
Oversees expansion in Japan, China, and Southeast Asia.

Hirosha Wong – Head of Distribution, Asia-Pacific
Handles film releases, licensing, and distribution in the region.
Emily Sakamoto – Production Manager, Asia-Pacific
Supervises co-productions with Japanese, Chinese, and South Korean studios.

Eastern Arabian Division

(Headquarters: Dubai)

Salim Al-Nasseri – Regional Director, Eastern Arabian Peninsula
Focuses on expanding film and music reach in the region.

Khalid Al-Dhaheri – Public Relations Manager, Eastern Arabian Peninsula
Works on establishing local partnerships and handling PR campaigns.
Faisal Al-Mansoori – Distribution Coordinator, Eastern Arabian Peninsula
Ensures regional theaters and broadcasters get access to UniversalCMG accounts.