Aradhna Tayal Leach appointed Radio Academy Managing Director

Aradhna Tayal Leach has been appointed Managing Director at the Radio Academy, replacing outgoing MD Sam Bailey, who leaves on 7th July 2023.

Aradhna will work with Chair of trustees Helen Thomas, Deputy Chair Nick Pitts and the rest of the board on events such as the ARIAS, the Radio Academy Festival, RAMP, 30 Under 30 and other initiatives.

Helen Thomas said, “In a very competitive process, Aradhna blew us away with her passion and clearly articulated vision for the next stage of development at the Radio Academy. I look forward to working with her in this role.”

Aradhna said, “I’m truly honoured to lead The Radio Academy during the most exciting era for sound since radio transmission was first developed. Audio and storytelling have unique power to positively impact society, and none of this is possible without the people – from the presenters to the technicians.

“My priority is to support and champion the brilliant people in our audio community, and I believe this starts with building partnerships. I stand for a fully representative and accessible industry that values different perspectives.”

Aradhna is no stranger to the Academy, having previously been a Trustee between 2018 and 2020 and being honoured with a Fellowship upon leaving to recognise her considerable work in the sector.

While a Trustee, she led on the Academy’s Diversity & Inclusion approach, and was instrumental in the industry-supporting Audio & Radio Emergency Fund during the Covid pandemic.

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