Radio Programming Consultant highly regarded for driving impressive ratings growth for diverse radio stations around the world.
Specializing in: Music Radio Programming / Market Research & Analysis / Morning Show Strategy / Program Director and Radio Jocks Coaching
Successful in repositioning and fine-tuning Music Radio Stations programming and marketing to increase audience market share. Record of audience growth with major radio stations in Australia, UK, Europe, Africa and Latin America. Extensive international experience and expertise in lifestyle brands & youth marketing. Blend of strong creative instincts, analytical abilities, business savvy, and a passion for cool and efficient design in sound, visual and music.
Lagardere Group, Vice President of Programming
February 2007 – 2010 (3 years)
Produced effective programming enjoyed by 33.5+ million daily listeners in 7 countries and 23 radio networks. Led a high performing team of Programming Managers for the #1 radio broadcaster in Eastern Europe. Achieved market domination in numerous countries.
Fun Radio & RTL2, Group Program Director (France)
2005 – 2007 (2 years)
Developed Soft-Rock and Urban CHR radio networks for Europe’s largest TV, radio, and production company; garnered dramatic market share gains. Brought Fun Radio from 5.9 to 6.7 cume, and RTL2 from 4.5 to 4.8 come.
Brought focus and consistency to music programming, production, brand development and overall strategy. Established clear processes and systems for decision-making.
Mix 106.5, Program Director (Australia)
2003-2005 (3 years)
Raised market share for Clear Channel’s Soft AC MIX 106.5 from 6% to 9.3% in just 30 months. Conducted extensive market research, redesigned programming and packaging, and implemented new promotion strategy.
The Australian Radio Network is a group of commercial radio stations around Australia and New Zealand. A joint venture of Australian media conglomerate APN News & Media and United States radio company Clear Channel, the group is the largest radio company in Australasia.
Galaxy FM, Program Director (UK)
2001 – 2003 (3 years)
Elevated station from #3 to #1 in Northeast ratings in only 6 months after implementing a strategic market study.
Galaxy is now Capital FM.
FUN RADIO, Program Director (France)
1997- 2001 (5 years)
Masterminded and flawlessly executed the revival of Fun Radio by introducing the “Groove & Dance” format and a brand new morning show style. Elevated station’s market share from 2.5% to 4.5%; raised cumulative audience from 5.1% to 8.1%.
NRJ, Production Director & Presenter (France)
1986 – 1997 (11 years)
Designed station imaging packages and provided production/sound processing. Promoted from initial role of Morning Show and Drive Time Presenter/Producer in 1994 after 8 years of success.
Harvard Business School 2006
Bertelsmann Top Executive Management Program
University of California, Los Angeles 2007
Global Entertainment Executive Program
Columbia Business School 2007
Media Strategies Program
HEC School of Management 2007
Managing Across Cultures Program
Other Activities
NAB Speaker and panel moderator 1998-2008
Speaker and panel moderator for the NAB in Europe with a
focus on Radio Programming.
Science PO Speaker 2006-2010
Speaker for Science PO, the selective and international
university in Social Sciences located in Paris with a focus
on the broadcast radio business.
European Radio Awards Judge 2007
Served as judge for the European Radio Awards.
“If you hire people just because they can do a job, they’ll work for your money. But if you hire people who believe what you believe, they’ll work for you with blood and sweat and tears.”
— Simon Sinek
“Tastemakers, creative participating communities, complete unexpectedness — these are characteristics of a new kind of media and a new kind of culture.”
— Kevin Allocca
“If you can’t state your position in eight words, you don’t have a position.” ― Seth Godin
“Design truly is a contact sport. It demands that we bring all of our senses to the task, and that we apply the very best of our thinking, our feeling and our doing to the challenge that we have at hand.”
— Tom Wujec
“Don’t persuade, defend or interrupt. Be curious, be conversational, be real. And listen.”
— Elizabeth Lesser