Independent radio production company Wise Buddah has announced the appointment of former Radio 1 and 4 producer Maria Williams to the job of Head Of Programmes.
Confirming her new job, Williams told reporters: "Radio is such a powerful medium. It can be intimate, moving, funny - and the relationship you build with an audience is like nothing else. I'm thrilled to be joining Wise Buddah at a time when the opportunities to make great radio are expanding so rapidly. It's an exciting time for everyone in the industry, and I'm looking forward to working with the team on ideas for new, ground-breaking content".
Wise Buddah founder Mark Goodier added: "We're passionate about radio at Wise Buddah. Having been an admirer of Maria's work for many years I'm delighted that she is coming to lead our creative team as we develop our offering to take advantage of new opportunities in content commissioning".