Nine's audio division has finalised its national commercial leadership team as the sales function transitions to a new model.
Following the recent appointment of Amanda Unwin as Sydney sales director, Nine Audio has confirmed the appointment of several sales and operational executives to lead its refreshed market approach.
"It is an absolute privilege to have attracted executives of this calibre to lead the commercial teams at Nine Radio," said Brian Gallagher, Nine Audio commercial director.
"As the team progressively onboards over the next couple of months, we will see a new level of competitiveness emerging from our commercial teams across the country.
"With radio listening continuing to deliver great reach and digital audio audiences growing strongly, our integrated sales approach, led by the industry's best, positions us to capture great growth in the year ahead."
Christine Lester will join as Melbourne sales director in mid-August from SCA where she has led independent and direct teams since 2018. She previously held senior sales roles at ACP.
Michael Graham will also join in mid-August as Brisbane sales director, moving from a commercial leadership role at Car Expert. He previously held senior leadership positions at SCA, ARN and Nova in the Brisbane market.
Noel Quick, currently a group business director at Nine Perth, assumed the role of sales director for Nine Audio on July 1. He will continue his responsibilities across the broader Nine group until September 30, when he becomes sales director Nine Audio.
Jonathon Mandel has been appointed national head of digital sales, joining from independent digital agency Bolster where he served as head of media.
Rick Lenarcic, currently national head of direct sales, will move to the role of head of sales operations. He will oversee the traffic, commerce, research, engineering/technology and syndication teams across the radio business.
Chris Gregson will lead the Powered Audio team, integrating with the existing creative assets of the Nine Radio business to form a creative services group for the market.
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