I am delighted to announce the appointment of Jenny Parkes to the position of Group Sales Director of DMG Radio.

Jenny joins us from Austereo where she has worked for the past 12 years, most recently in the position of Director of Sales, Sydney.  Jenny also held the role of Acting General Manager of 2DAYFM and Triple M for eight months in 2009.

Prior to her current role Jenny held the roles of Sales Manager for Austereo National Sales and Agency Manager for Triple M.  She commenced at Austereo in an Agency Account Manager and then Senior Agency Account Manager role.

Prior to joining Austereo Jenny held senior agency sales positions in Sydney with BRW and started her media career at News Ltd, again in an agency sales role for 5 years.

Jenny has deep media experience in the Sydney market and holds a strong reputation in the agency market, based on outstanding performance over many years.  

We are fortunate to have attracted such a highly regarded and experienced radio professional to the Group Sales Director role.  Jenny’s passion for radio is matched by her passion for building winning teams and supporting them to achieve outstanding results.

Jenny is thrilled at the prospect of joining us in three months time.  She considers this role a rare opportunity to join DMG at an exciting time of change and growth for the company.

I look forward to introducing her to you when she joins us.

Jenny will be based in Sydney and her appointment will be effective 1 July 2010.

Cathy O'Connor

CEO - DMG Radio Australia