Audacy announces corporate leadership team changes
Audacy, a prominent media outlet, recently experienced changes in its corporate leadership team as part of a restructure following a recent round of layoffs. Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin, who had been with the company for nearly eight years, was dismissed, along with J.D. Crowley, the Chief Digital Officer and President of Podcasts and Streaming. Additionally, Chief Marketing Officer Paul Suchman and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Andrew Sutor also departed from the company.
To fill the vacancies left by these departures, Audacy announced new appointments within its corporate leadership team. Kelli Turner was promoted to serve as the President and CEO of the company, while Chris Oliviero became the Chief Business Officer, Bob Phillips assumed the role of Chief Revenue Officer, and Mike Dash took over as the Executive Vice President and General Counsel. The Audacy board expressed their excitement about Turner taking on the role of President and CEO, citing her exceptional leadership qualities and media expertise that will drive the company forward in its development and expansion.
Larkin had initially joined Audacy back in 2017, starting as a regional vice president and later transitioning to the role of Market Manager in San Francisco after the acquisition of CBS Radio. In 2020, she was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, overseeing the company’s operations during a period of brand growth and industry challenges. Larkin had signed a three-year contract extension in 2023, but her tenure at Audacy ended prematurely with the recent changes in the company’s leadership structure.
In an email addressed to her colleagues at Audacy, Larkin expressed her gratitude for the opportunities she had during her time with the company. She reflected on her journey at Audacy, which began during the merger of Entercom and CBS, highlighting the growth and challenges she had experienced over the past seven and a half years. Despite the unexpected turn of events, Larkin remained appreciative of the valuable experiences she gained and the collaborations she had with various teams within Audacy.
Overall, the recent shifts in Audacy’s corporate leadership team mark a transitional phase for the media company. With new appointments and changes in leadership roles, Audacy aims to navigate through its next phase of growth and development under the guidance of its restructured leadership team. As they move forward, the company looks to continue providing high-quality content to engage audiences and deliver innovative solutions to its partners, reflecting its commitment to excellence and growth in the evolving media landscape.
