Radiocentre appoints Matt Payton as CEO

Commercial radio industry body Radiocentre has announced that its chief operating officer Matt Payton has been named as its new chief executive officer.

Payton will have responsibility for leading commercial radio’s engagement with Government, regulators, and political stakeholders, as well as overseeing the sector’s joint marketing and research activities with advertisers and agencies.

He replaces Ian Moss, who has stepped down to spend more time with his family.

Payton joined Radiocentre in 2009 and held leadership roles in policy and external affairs before being named COO last year. He also serves in a non-executive role as secretary general of the Association of European Radio and is a board member of the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice.

He said: “It’s a real privilege to be involved in the radio and audio business at such an exciting time with commercial radio revenues and audiences at record levels. I can’t wait to get started and work with the brilliant Radiocentre team on how we can do even more to drive the success of this fantastic medium.”

Radiocentre chair Howell James CBE added: “Matt has been a key part of Radiocentre’s success in recent years and has an unparalleled breadth of knowledge and insight into the world of commercial radio and audio. We are delighted that he has agreed to become chief executive and ensure Radiocentre continues to demonstrate the value of radio to both government and advertisers.”