In line with its philosophy of developing talent, on Friday, 31 August 2007, Primedia Broadcast CEO Terry Volkwyn announced several promotions within Primedia's four stations, Talk Radio 702, 94.7 Highveld Stereo, 567 CapeTalk and Kfm, the most senior promotion being that of GM Ryan Till to COO.
In addition to Till's current responsibilities, he will now also be responsible for monitoring the daily operations of the company and reporting to the board of directors.
Ravi Naidoo has been promoted to group music programming manager, while continuing his role as 94.7 station manager. Another change in the programming department is Mathapelo Monaisa, who has been promoted from 94.7 programming co-ordinator to 94.7 programming manager.
Natasha Wadvalla has been promoted from public relations manager to group public relations manager and GM of PrimeTalent - an internal talent management company.
Khahliso Mochaba, current regulatory affairs manager, will now add to her portfolio group human capital manager.
Head of copy Lulama Mqina has been promoted to group content manager and will deal with content in the digital space.
A change has also been made in the research department, with Tracy Stafford now being promoted from research manager to group research manager.
Cape Town
In Cape Town, Karl Gostner has been appointed as GM. Karl recently joined Primedia Broadcasting Cape Town as the GM of 94.5 Kfm and 567 CapeTalk.
Africa Melane has been promoted from 567 CapeTalk Breakfast Show producer to 567 CapeTalk programme manager. Melane will now be overseeing programming content and operations on 567 CapeTalk.
Colin Cullis has been promoted from 567 CapeTalk operations manager to Cape Town digital manager. Cullis will be responsible for the online and digital developments across both 94.5Kfm and 567 CapeTalk.
Ian Bredenkamp has been promoted to 94.5 Kfm programme manager. The former executive producer of the Breakfast Show, traffic reporter and presenter of the Top 10 at 10 on 94.5 Kfm on Saturday mornings, Bredenkamp will now manage content of all shows and operations relating to the 94.5 Kfm Programming department.
John Walls has been promoted to Cape Town agency and sponsorships/promotions manager, while Shehaam Abbass has been appointed as human capital manager: Primedia Broadcasting, Cape Town.
The full list of senior management for Primedia Broadcasting is as follows:
Group senior managementDan Tsakani Moyane - Chairman
Terry Volkwyn - CEO
Ryan Till - COO
Michelle Fisher - Financial Director
Yusuf Abramjee - Group Head: News and Talk Programming
Dex de Bruin - Group Marketing Manager
Jaco Viljoen - Group IT and Technical Manager
Jenni Critchfield - Group Strategic Sales Manager
Khahliso Mochaba - Group Human Capital and Regulatory Manager
Natasha Wadvalla - Group PR Manager and General Manager of PrimeTalent
Lulama Mqina - Group Content
Ravi Naidoo - Group Music Programming Manager/ 94.7 Station Manager
Tracy Stafford - Group Research Manger
Joburg Senior Management (94.7 and Talk Radio 702)
Alastair Teeling-Smith - Talk Radio 702 Programming Manager
Amina Dangor - Financial Manager
Ann Matthews - Human Capital Manager
Katy Katopodis - News Manager
Kay Pillay - Services and Ops Manager
Malani van Huyssteen - On-Line and Sales Promotions Manager
Mathapelo Monaisa - 94.7 Programme Manager
Pheladi Gwangwa - Talk Radio 702 Station Manager
Simon Parkinson - Programming Promotions Manager
Toni Bowker - Sales Manager
Cape Town senior management (Kfm and 567 CapeTalk)
Colleen Louw - Station Manager (Kfm and 567 CapeTalk)
Karl Gostner - General Manager
Juanita Bloemetje - Finance Manager
Pippa Cohen - Sales Manager
John Walls - Sales Manager/Sponsorships and Promotions Manager
Colin Cullis - Digital Manager
Janine Willemans - News Editor
Shehaam Abbass - Human Capital Manager
Africa Melane - 567 CapeTalk Programme Manager
Ian Bredenkamp - 94.5 Kfm Programme Manager
