Rebecca Frank is leaving her position as KISS Network Content Director at Bauer Media after more than five years.
Her role will be filled by Paul Gerrard, currently Content Director at Hits Radio, who will take on an expanded role as Content Director for both Hits Radio and the KISS Network.
Rebecca joined Bauer in January 2020 from Media Works New Zealand, where she was Head of Development.
Before that, she spent several years at the BBC, including as Daytime Editor at Radio 1 and Head of Production for BBC R1, 1Xtra and the Asian Network.
During her time at KISS, Rebecca played a central role in shaping the network’s sound, overseeing the launch of new digital stations and strengthening the KISSTORY brand. She also led on key talent signings, bringing in presenters such as Pete Wicks and Olivia Attwood, Harriet Rose and Henrie Kwushue, while steering the network through one of its strongest periods for branded content.
Gary Stein, Director of Audio at Bauer Media Audio UK, said Rebecca had made a huge contribution to the business. “Rebecca has led the KISS brand with passion and focus through a period of enormous transformation. We wish her the very best for what comes next,” he said.
Reflecting on her departure, Rebecca said working with the KISS team had been a career highlight. “The brand has a special energy and creative power which will always stay with me; I’m honoured and proud to have been part of the story.”
Rebecca will leave Bauer on Thursday 16 October.