Sam Jackson

Sam Jackson is Executive Vice President, Global Classics & Jazz at Universal Music Group. His role encompasses international marketing, content creation, brand expansion, digital innovation and strategic communication, collaborating with many of the world’s leading musicians in their respective fields.

For over 15 years, Sam worked in the radio industry, latterly in charge of three national radio brands: Classic FM, Smooth Radio and Gold.

Sam is a member of the board of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, a trustee of both Help Musicians and the Young Classical Artists Trust, and a Member of the Royal Philharmonic Society Council.

Aside from his day job, Sam writes about parenting as a father of four children. His book, Diary of a Desperate Dad, is published by Elliott and Thompson.