RadioWorks Group hires new Chief Commercial Officer

Radio and digital audio advertising specialist RadioWorks Group has appointed Richard Dennis-Jones as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO).

Richard joins from Target Media, part of the Havas Media Group, where he was Commercial Director, having spent the past 15 years at the agency working across their full range of clients.

In the new role for the RadioWorks Group, Richard will focus on the continued delivery of audio specialist services, working across the entire Group, including Maple Street Creative, Radio Trading Desk and DigitalAudioWorks.

Richard will split his time between RadioWorks’ London headquarters and its regional sites, working closely with the Founder & Group CEO Michael Charnley-Heaton, along with COO Emma Hill, Chairman Stan Park and Head of Finance Carly Mason.

Richard Dennis-Jones, CCO, said: “RadioWorks Group has a fantastic reputation of delivering first class audio solutions. With the sector evolving and diversifying this is a hugely exciting time to join the company. I am elated and fortunate to be joining such an experienced and passionate team.

“Over the coming months, I look forward to driving growth and success for our client base as well as progressive thinking in the data and digital audio space to grow the RadioWorks Group. Beyond this, ensuring the whole audio market continues to grow is something I am passionate about in this digital age.”

Michael Charnley-Heaton, CEO said: “Richard’s appointment as Chief Commercial Officer ensures we now have a strong and dynamic senior management team in place. He joins at an exciting time for the radio and audio industry and brings a great understanding of the challenges and opportunities ahead, ensuring that RadioWorks remains at the forefront of digital, radio and audio services.”

Emma Hill, COO, said: “Having worked in partnership with Richard I am delighted to be working with him as a colleague. His passion for audio, his understanding and experience across all media channels, his knowledge of the independent agency market and reputation across the industry is unquestionable. Richard’s addition to RadioWorks complements the exceptional team we have across the business, and it is a privilege to be part of the continued growth and development of the RadioWorks Group.”

Richard started his new role at the RadioWorks Group on Monday 16th September.