Former Magic Content Director Liam Thompson is back at Bauer as Group Operations Director in Ireland.
Liam has most recently been PD at Ireland’s Classic Hits Radio in Dublin, and has also worked at Communicorp Group as Group Programme Director across nine countries.
He is co-creator of the digital audio product ‘The Smart Seven’, and was running London’s Magic 105.4 from 2014 to 2015.
Bauer says Liam will oversee and co-ordinate the multifaceted daily operations of Bauer Media Audio Ireland ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the group and growing its innovation capabilities.
He will lead a team of managers and professionals working across Bauer’s entire portfolio of brands and products.
His appointment today is alongside three other appointments in Ireland – Celine McNamara has been appointed People and Culture Director, Eric Moylan becomes Managing Editor of Newstalk, and Róisín Reilly is promoted to Group Marketing Director.
Chris Doyle, CEO Bauer Media Audio Ireland said: ‘I’m delighted to announce the addition of these four exceptional leaders to our senior team. As we continue to shape the future of audio by building audiences and investing in our vision for success, their expertise, creativity and perspective will help drive the business to the next level.
Celine, Eric, Liam and Róisín join a team full of passion for our audiences, advertisers and our people. The scale and impact of Bauer continues to grow and with these new leaders on board at such an important time, we look forward to achieving great things together in the months and years ahead.”