The BBC's Director Of Audio And Music, Jenny Abramsky, has announced she is leaving the Beeb after nearly forty years there, to become chair of the National Heritage Memorial Fund. During her time at the BBC, Abramsky has been editor of Radio 4's 'Today', 'World At One' and 'PM', she was launch controller of BBC Radio Five Live, director of continuous news services like News 24, and has more recently overseen the expansion of the Corporation's digital radio ventures.
Confirming her departure, BBC Director General Mark Thompson told reporters: "Her contribution to the BBC has been immense and she will leave a precious and lasting legacy. Everything she has done has been characterised by her legendary passion for the medium of radio and the BBC as a public service broadcaster, as well as her devotion to BBC audiences".