Universal Music Group Cuts ~14 at MCA Nashville in Restructuring
NewsData.io · United States · Oct 15, 2026
Universal Music Group's Nashville label MCA laid off approximately 14 employees, including COO Rob Femia and senior VP Miranda McDonald, as part of a broad three-part corporate restructuring first announced in 2024. The cuts are part of a company-wide reorganization targeting 250 million euros ($271 million) in annual savings by end of 2026, affecting executives across the U.S. and internationally. For recruiters, the departures of senior label executives—including C-suite and VP-level talent in music promotion, e-commerce, and A&R—represent a wave of experienced entertainment industry candidates entering the market.
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