Former Radio 1 producer and EMAP pop chief Trevor Dann will take on the top job at the Radio Academy, the association that exists to support the radio industry, and which stages both the Radio Festival and the Sony Awards. He will replace John Bradford, who steps down from the top job at the Academy in the Autumn.
Confirming the appointment, Radio Academy Chair Helen Boaden told reporters: "Trevor is the perfect person to take on this role at such a critical time for the industry. His passion and commitment to quality radio are second to none and he understands the need to embrace change and the new opportunities offered by the digital revolution. I am absolutely confident that he will ensure that the Academy remains relevant and dynamic for a new generation".