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Radiocentre appoints new CEO
By Chris Cooke | Published on Thursday 7 July 2022
The trade body for the UK commercial radio sector RadioCentre has promoted its Chief Operating Office Matt Payton to the role of CEO. He takes over from Ian Moss, the former BPI public affairs boss who joined the radio industry group a year ago.
Payton has been with RadioCentre since 2009, becoming COO last year after previously holding leadership roles in policy and external affairs. The trade group says that he has “been instrumental in securing greater operational freedom for commercial radio, as well as formulating industry policy on the role of the BBC and securing new music licensing terms”.
Confirming the appointment, Radiocentre Chair Howell James says: “Matt has been a key part of Radiocentre’s success in recent years and has an unparalleled breadth of knowledge and insight into the world of commercial radio and audio. We are delighted that he has agreed to become Chief Executive and ensure Radiocentre continues to demonstrate the value of radio to both government and advertisers”.
Meanwhile, Payton himself adds: “It’s a real privilege to be involved in the radio and audio business at such an exciting time with commercial radio revenues and audiences at record levels. I can’t wait to get started and work with the brilliant Radiocentre team on how we can do even more to drive the success of this fantastic medium”.
