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Harper Collins' Siobhan Kenny replaces Linda Smith as RadioCentre CEO

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By Natalie Mortimer, N/A

January 30, 2014 | 2 min read

RadioCentre, the trade body representing commercial radio in the UK, has named Siobhan Kenny as CEO.

Kenny, who has most recently worked as group director of communications at HarperCollins UK and International, will take up the post on 31 March, succeeding interim CEO Linda Smith.

Stephen Miron, group CEO, global, said: “To attract someone of Siobhan’s calibre to the commercial radio sector is testament to the current strength of the industry. Siobhan brings a whole new perspective from a strong leadership background in politics, media and communications which will prove invaluable as we look to build and evolve the sector over the next few years connecting our distinctive brands with existing and new audiences.”

Kenny has previously served as board member and director of strategy and communications at DCMS and director of strategic communications for the Hearst Corporation (NatMags).

Speaking about her appointment, Kenny said she was “more than impressed” with the energy and enthusiasm of the industry, explaining that “Radio is a terrific, thriving sector and consumers tend to have a very strong emotional connection with their favourite stations. There will inevitably be challenges, which means there is plenty to do.”

RadioCentre was formed in 2006 by the merger of the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and the Commercial Radio Companies Association.

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