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Press Release |  19 Dec 2011 14:17 |  By RnMTeam

Fairfax Radio appoints new chief executive

MUMBAI: Fairfax Radio has today appointed Southern Cross Austereo executive, Adam Lang, as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Lang is currently General Manager Sydney and National Director of Operations of Metropolitan Radio at Southern Cross Austereo.

The Fairfax Radio group includes Melbourne's 3AW and Magic, Sydney's 2UE, Brisbane's 4BC and 4BH and Perth's 6PR and 96FM.

Fairfax Radio also announced current General Manager, Graham Mott, has decided to step back from day-to-day operations and will take a role as Programming Consultant.

Fairfax Radio Acting Executive Chairman Michael Anderson said: "Graham advised me that following recent health issues and the intense workload of running the prospective sale process, he would like to take a break from day-to-day operations.

"Graham has been a guiding force in helping Fairfax Radio navigate a challenging environment over last four years and I'm pleased that his experience after 43 years in radio will continue to make a valuable contribution to the group."

Mr Mott said: "It has been a rewarding and professionally gratifying experience to lead such talented and respected people over the years.

"I'd like to acknowledge the effort that was put in by everybody during the sale process. It was a difficult and challenging time for our staff and very unsettling, particularly for our team at 2UE."

Michael Anderson said that Mr Lang's appointment came after Mr Mott indicated a desire to step back from day-to-day operations.

"We are fortunate to have a talented person in Adam Lang to lead Fairfax Radio. Adam is an outstanding media executive and will add great value to the group."

Mr Lang said: "The chance to lead Fairfax Radio is a rare opportunity in media."Fairfax Radio has some of the great heritage brands in Australian radio with phenomenal talent on and off air.

"I'm delighted to be working with Fairfax Chief Executive Greg Hywood, and the whole Fairfax Radio team and look forward to getting started." Mr Lang is anticipated to start on 1 March, 2012.

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