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BBC announces new Radio 3 Controller
By Chris Cooke | Published on Monday 16 January 2023
The BBC has appointed Sam Jackson – most recently EVP of Global Classics & Jazz at Universal Music – as the new Controller of BBC Radio 3, taking over from Alan Davey who is leaving the Corporation in March.
Prior to Universal, Jackson spent much of his career at commercial classical station Classic FM. In his new job he will oversee the running of the Beeb’s classical station as well as the delivery of the annual BBC Proms.
He’ll report into the BBC’s overall Director Of Music Lorna Clarke, and will work alongside David Pickard, Director of BBC Proms, and Simon Webb, the BBC’s recently appointed Head of Orchestras And Choirs.
Says Clarke: “I’m delighted that Sam will be joining us as Controller of Radio 3, leading the strategy for classical music across the BBC. Sam’s track record in broadcasting, love of classical music and inspirational leadership will be crucial to the BBC’s ongoing commitment to bring great music to everyone”.
Jackson himself adds: “BBC Radio 3 is unlike any other station: a network delivering ambitious, unique content, with live classical music at its core. This ambition, quality and diversity must stay at the heart of everything Radio 3 and the BBC Proms deliver. I’m THRILLED to be tasked with driving both Radio 3 and the Proms forward, with the help of brilliant people across the BBC and the wider music sector”.
