Universal Music Group (UMG), a leader in music-based entertainment, today announced Dan Morales has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO), overseeing UMG’s global technology platforms and developing new systems to expand the company’s advanced analytics and data platforms.

Morales joins UMG from eBay Inc., where he also served as CIO. In his new role, Morales will now oversee UMG’s global Information Technology team, as well as the company’s internal and external networks. Additionally, he will a develop insights from data across UMG’s organization through analytics, reporting and data intelligence. Morales, whose appointment is effective April 15, will be based at UMG’s global headquarters in Santa Monica and report to Boyd Muir, UMG’s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and President of Operations.