Commercial Radio & Audio (CRA) has appointed Peter Charlton, NOVA Entertainment’s CEO as chair of the industry body.
Charlton brings extensive industry leadership experience to the role, currently serving as CEO at NOVA, one of Australia’s leading audio entertainment companies. His deep understanding of audience engagement, digital transformation and commercial audio strategy will be invaluable as CRA continues to champion the power of radio and audio in an evolving media landscape.
“I’m honoured to be taking on the role of Chair at such an exciting time for commercial radio and audio. The industry has never had as much opportunity, and CRA demonstrates the power of collaboration as we strengthen our industry’s voice and drive innovation, exemplified by the recent announcement of CRA Audio ID,” commented Charlton on his appointment.
“I’ve had the privilege of knowing and working with Lizzie for over 20 years, so having a formidable senior media executive like her leading the team is invaluable. Thank you to Ciaran for his incredible stewardship of the role and I look forward to building on his work by supporting Lizzie and the CRA team in our shared mission to deliver for customers, listeners and our members.”
Charlton takes over from ARN CEO Ciaran Davis, who has stepped down as chair after three years in the role.
CRA CEO Lizzie Young welcomed Charlton to the new role and thanked outgoing chair Ciaran Davis for his leadership and long-standing contribution to the industry.
“I’d like to thank Ciaran for his commitment to CRA, having served on the Board many years, through a period of significant transformation for the sector,” said Young.
“As an organisation and with the support of the Board under Pete’s leadership we are excited to continue the work we are doing to grow the industry through our strategic priorities.”
Charlton leads the CRA Board, comprising the following members: Ben Campbell, chief digital and technology officer, ARN Media, Peter Colosimo, chief operating officer, NOVA Entertainment, Greg Cupitt, consultant, Super Radio Network, Michael Harvey, chief regional officer, ARN Media, John Kelly, CEO, Southern Cross Austereo, Rachel Launders, general counsel and company secretary, Nine, Tom Malone, managing director of Radio, Nine, Rowland Paterson, chairman, ACE Radio, and Sarah Tinsley, chief legal officer and company secretary, Southern Cross Austereo
In addition, Rowly Paterson, was re-elected as vice chair—Regional—a role he has held since 2022.
CRA represents the commercial audio industry, with members including ARN, SCA, NOVA Entertainment, Nine Radio, ACE Radio Broadcasters and Super Radio Network.
