Bob Shennan
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Robert Duncan James "Bob" Shennan (born 18 March 1962, Wirral, Cheshire) is a British media executive, who was most recently Director of Audio at BBC Studios.[1][2] He was appointed to the role in April 2022, having previously held the positions of director, BBC Radio and Music,[3] controller of BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music,[4] and group managing director of the BBC.[5] After 36 years, Shennan left the BBC in January 2023.[6]
Early life
He was educated at Lancaster Royal Grammar School and Corpus Christi College, Cambridge.[citation needed]
Career
Shennan has been a senior executive in radio and television for a number of years.[
BBC Radio 2
Shennan took over the position of station controller in February 2009 from Lesley Douglas, who resigned in October 2008 following The Russell Brand Show prank calls.[9]
He is also a fellow of the Radio Academy.[8][10]
Personal life
Shennan supports Liverpool F.C.[11]
References
- ^ "New Director of Audio job for Bob Shennan at BBC Studios". RadioToday. 23 March 2022. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Waterson, Jim (26 July 2022). "Top BBC radio presenters' pay could be hidden in bid to retain talent". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ "Bob Shennan appointed new BBC director of radio". BBC Online. 20 October 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ "Shennan becomes head of Radio 2". BBC Online. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ a b "BBC promotes Bob Shennan to group managing director". Music Week. 20 March 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
- ^ Martin, Roy (10 January 2023). "Bob Shennan announces his departure from the BBC". RadioToday. Retrieved 12 January 2023.
- ^ "New boss for 5Live". BBC Online. 25 April 2000. Retrieved 11 February 2009.
- ^ a b "Bob Shennan appointed Controller BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music". BBC Online. 27 January 2009. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- ^ Holmwood, Leigh (27 January 2009). "Bob Shennan named Radio 2 controller". London: Guardian Media. Retrieved 30 January 2009.
- ^ The Radio Academy "Fellows" Archived 24 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Robinson, James (16 March 2008). "Soccer's biggest transfer target". The Guardian. Retrieved 12 January 2023.