EXCLUSIVE: As Universal solidifies the transition of Universal Pictures International’s headquarters to Los Angeles, the studio has now made some final executive shifts. Niels Swinkels, EVP International Distribution, has been promoted to EVP International and MD for UPI. At the same time, a new EMEA hub has been established to lead the UK-based team and the European theatrical organization with Paul Higginson joining as Executive Vice President, EMEA for UPI, reporting to Swinkels.