Nova CEO Peter Charlton appointed Chair of Commercial Radio & Audio

Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has appointed NOVA Entertainment CEO Peter Charlton as Chair of the industry body replacing outgoing CEO of ARN, Ciaran Davis. The appointment is effective immediately. ACE Radio Network owner Rowly Paterson was re-elected as Vice Chair – Regional.

Peter Charlton said:

“I’m honoured to be taking on the role of Chair at such an exciting time for commercial radio and audio. The industry has never had as much opportunity, and CRA demonstrates the power of collaboration as we strengthen our industry’s voice and drive innovation, exemplified by the recent announcement of CRA Audio ID.”

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Lizzie for over 20 years, so having a formidable senior media executive like her leading the team is invaluable. Thank you to Ciaran for his incredible stewardship of the role and I look forward to building on his work by supporting Lizzie and the CRA team in our shared mission to deliver for customers, listeners and our members.”

CRA CEO Lizzie Young welcomed Peter and acknowledged Ciaran’s contribution:

“I’d like to thank Ciaran for his commitment to CRA, having served on the Board many years, through a period of significant transformation for the sector.

As an organisation and with the support of the Board under Pete’s leadership we are excited to continue the work we are doing to grow the industry through our strategic priorities.”

The CRA Board now comprises the following members:

• Ben Campbell, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, ARN Media
• Peter Colosimo, Chief Operating Officer, NOVA Entertainment
• Greg Cupitt, Consultant, Super Radio Network
• Michael Harvey, Chief Regional Officer, ARN Media
• John Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Southern Cross Austereo
• Rachel Launders, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Nine
• Tom Malone, Managing Director – Radio, Nine
• Rowland Paterson, Chairman, ACE Radio
• Sarah Tinsley, Chief Legal Officer & Company Secretary, Southern Cross Austereo