Universal Music Enterprises has appointed Susan Hilderley to the position of EVP of Business Affairs. Hilderley will be based in Los Angeles and report to President/CEO Bruce Resnikoff.

She will ovesee all legal matters for UMe, working with Resnikoff and other senior executives to develop and execute new business and legal strategies. She will also collaborate with artist managers and attorneys, as well as other UMe departments, to help facilitate UMe opportunites to grow revenues through both traditional and nontraditional channels.

Hilderley joins the company from King, Holmes, Paterno & Soriano, LLP. She also previously served as EVP and Head of Business and Legal Affairs at Interscope Geffen A&M, where she aided in advancing the careers of Guns N’ Roses, 50 Cent, Maroon 5, Eminem and Sting.

“Susan brings exemplary leadership skills, knowledge and longstanding relationships with artist managers and attorneys to Ume,” said Resnikoff. “She is uniquely qualified to understand all aspects of our business with her extensive label experience at Geffen and IGA as well as her experience representing A-list artists at a top law firm.”

Hilderley said, “I’m thrilled to be joining Bruce and the outstanding team at UMe. UMG’s recorded-music catalog is second to none, and I’m excited to help honor the artists’ legacies and introduce them to new generations of fans.”