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Tim Davie appointed as Director of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio & Music
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Tim Davie has been appointed Director of ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Audio & Music.
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Tim, who is currently director of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Marketing, Communications and Audiences division and sits on the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ executive board, takes over from Jenny Abramsky, who is leaving the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ after 39 years.
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In his new role, Tim will oversee ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radios 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Live and the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ digital radio stations 1Xtra, 6 Music, ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ 7, 5 Live Sports Extra and the Asian Network.
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He will also be responsible for the three ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ orchestras in England, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Singers, the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Proms, Classical Music & Performance Television and Radio Resources.
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In addition, he will take charge of Radio Drama and Television Music Entertainment and will be strategically responsible for all audio across the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½.
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Director-General Mark Thompson welcomed the appointment.
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He said: "Radio is at the heart of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s public service mission and millions of listeners rely on its quality, range and integrity every day.
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"Tim's drive, knowledge and sheer love of the medium will ensure that ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ radio remains creatively strong and vibrant in the years to come.
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"His insight into audiences and their expectations of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ will be particularly valuable."
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Tim Davie said: "It is a great privilege to build on the outstanding legacy of Jenny Abramsky and take on the leadership of a very talented team.
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"This is a special role because of the unique cultural contribution of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s audio and music output, which is highly valued by millions of people.
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"As a passionate advocate of radio, I am excited by the challenge of continuing to deliver not only distinctive ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ services but also to support the growth of the medium as a whole across traditional and digital platforms."
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Jenny Abramsky leaves the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ at the end of September, when she will begin chairing the Heritage Lottery Fund.
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She said: "Radio is at the very heart of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s public service offering and music stands at the pinnacle of its contribution to the UK's cultural life.
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"I have no doubt, having worked alongside Tim on the executive board for the last three years, that he will lead Audio & Music with passion and understanding and that radio and music will be in very safe hands."
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Tim Davie became Director of the ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Marketing, Communications and Audiences division in April 2005, having previously been Vice President, Marketing and Franchise, of PepsiCo Europe.
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He read English at Cambridge University and is married with three sons.
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