Specializing in: Content Development / Strategic Direction / Market Share Expansion
History of driving impressive revenue growth by accurately forecasting trends, finding and coaching the best on-air talent and capitalizing on lucrative opportunities. Expert in developing and directing all aspects of the on-air product while maximizing profitability and instilling a high degree of competitiveness. Adept at enhancing station visibility through targeted imaging strategies, social media activity, and marketing campaigns. Results-oriented and dedicated to generating exciting concepts for music, talk and news formats.
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 cume.
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. Revitalized the station, which was in a very bad shape and up against powerful competition. Quickly learned audience preferences and motivated the staff from the top down, to ensure success.
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.
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.
AACBS Institution of higher education of the United States of America 2011
Master in Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Communications
Columbia Business School 2007
Media Strategies Program
Harvard Business School 2006
Top Executive Management Program
HEC School of Management 2007
Managing Across Cultures Program
University of California, Los Angeles 2007
Global Entertainment Executive Program
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.