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Ahmed Hussain named new head of BBC Asian Network
By Andy Malt | Published on Wednesday 1 July 2020
As it continues its big rejig of management across its pop music radio stations, the BBC has announced Ahmed Hussain as the new Head of the Asian Network. Hussain has previously worked in production across Radio 1, 1Xtra and the Asian Network, while for the last four years he has also run the National Prison Radio programme for HM Prison And Probation Service.
“Ahmed brings a new and exciting vision for Asian Network, reflecting the passion of the audience”, says Controller of BBC Popular Music Lorna Clarke. “Ahmed has an experienced understanding of the culture, music and news, that is key to the station’s success, and we want to see what else is possible for the network”.
Hussain adds: “Now is a pivotal moment for the BBC as a whole and the Asian Network plays a key part of that. I’m really excited at this opportunity to ensure that – with a clear vision – our young audiences know what to expect from us. We have amazing people that work here and we will all work hard to ensure that Asian Network thrives in all that it does within the pop music portfolio. This is the home for British Asians and beyond to come and be championed and also celebrate the culture that we are all about”.
Hussain’s appointment follows Helen Thomas being named Head Of Radio 2 in May and Aled Hadyn Jones becoming Head Of Radio 1 last month. This all follows Clarke’s big plan to appoint a similar overseer for each of the BBC’s music stations, rather than the inconsistent system of management that had grown up across the radio network previously.
New heads of 6 Music and Radio 1 Xtra are still to be announced.
