ARN has a new National Strategy Director

Australian Radio Network has appointed Gareth Cooper to the newly created role of National Strategy Director, he begins next Monday,

Cooper will lead ARN’s national strategy team, responsible for driving ARN strategy and insights with its commercial teams. He will also head strategic responses to briefs to create market leading client solutions.

Before joining ARN, Cooper has held senior roles in media, communications and strategy in Sydney, London and New York and most recently held the role of Executive Strategy Director for Cummins & Partners.

Of his appointment, Cooper said: “I’m delighted to be joining ARN at such an exciting time for the business and broader industry. I look forward to working with the leadership team across the business to further drive the strategic proposition for ARN.”

ARN’s Chief Commercial Officer, Emma-Jayne Owens said: “Gareth is a great appointment for ARN. With such an extensive background in strategic planning across media and creative agencies, he’s perfectly suited to help grow ARN’s strategic insight capability delivering best in market solutions for our clients.