The Radio Academy appoints new Trustees to its Board from April

Following an election by its members, The Radio Academy has appointed new Trustees to its Board along with additional co-opted Trustees with specialist expertise.

Samantha Moy and Ray Paul have been elected by members and will serve a three-year term from April 2025.

In addition, the Board has co-opted Nick Callaghan, who brings expertise in commercial strategy and sales, and Phil Maguire OBE, who has extensive experience in audio for social impact and charity leadership.

Samantha Moy, who is Head of BBC Radio 6 Music, says: Thank you to everyone who voted and placed their faith in me.

“I hope to bring a deep understanding of the business of broadcasting, a laser like strategic focus on audiences and a very real passion for music and its relationship with radio. It’s an honour to be joining the Board. I hope to do you proud!”

Ray Paul, who has spent over 35 years in audio, was instrumental in launching BBC Radio 1Xtra and now runs his own independent production and events company, The Playmaker Group. He says: “I’m thrilled and honoured to have been elected as a Trustee.

“I look forward to shaping the future of the audio industry alongside my esteemed colleagues and can’t wait for it all to start!”

Nick Callaghan is Director of Sales, UK, Spotify and has held senior commercial roles at UK broadcasters and platforms. He also hosts a monthly show on a community radio station and collaborates with independent artists to create music-based merchandise to help raise funds for various charities.

He says: “It’ s a huge honour to join The Radio Academy Board as a Trustee. Radio and community are both very important to me, and I can’t wait to help this fantastic organisation through such an exciting time for the wider audio industry.”

Phil Maguire OBE, Founding Chief Executive, Prison Radio Association is returning to the Board as a co-opted Trustee. He also leads Prison Radio International, which is a growing global movement harnessing audio for social good in criminal justice settings.

Phil says: “I’m honoured to continue as part of The Radio Academy’s leadership – now as a co-opted trustee – championing the power of voice, representation, and belonging in radio and audio.”

Helen Thomas, Chair of The Radio Academy Board of Trustees, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Samantha, Ray, and Nick as new Trustees and delighted that Phil will continue to serve, now as a co-opted Trustee.

“Each brings invaluable expertise and passion for audio, helping The Radio Academy to champion excellence and support the industry’s future.

“We also extend our deepest thanks to our outgoing Trustees for their dedication and contributions over the years.”

The outgoing Trustees are: Kiran Nandra; concluding her elected term, Dixi Stewart; stepping down after serving since 2019, Jonathan Arendt; a pivotal figure in The Radio Academy’s governance for over two decades and Phil Maguire; completing his elected three-year term and remaining as a co-opted Trustee.