The Australian Radio Network (ARN) has announced two key promotions within its Executive Leadership Team, bolstering its commercial and digital capabilities as the network prepares for its next stage of transformation.
Richard Hunwick has been appointed Chief Sales Officer, while Ben Campbell steps into the newly expanded role of Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
The appointments mark a strategic move by ARN to deepen its leadership bench and enhance collaboration across sales, data, and technology – aligning with the network’s continued growth across broadcast, digital audio, and podcasting.
Richard Hunwick, Chief Sales Officer, ARN
Richard Hunwick steps up as Chief Sales Officer
Previously Director of Sales – Total Audio, Hunwick is widely regarded as one of Australia’s most successful sales leaders, with a record of leading large, cross-functional teams and delivering digital transformation initiatives.
In his expanded role, Hunwick will continue to lead ARN’s national sales team, overseeing metro, regional, and digital revenue across the company’s broadcast, streaming, and podcast assets.
He will also take responsibility for Integrate by ARN, as well as Pricing, Inventory, Sales Operations, and Research, strengthening ARN’s integrated commercial offering for clients.
“I’m so excited to be able to lead this incredible group of people into the next phase at ARN,” Hunwick said. “We’ve done a lot of hard work as a team, transforming our structure to support acceleration into a digital future – I’m thrilled we now get to take that vision to the market.”
Ben Campbell, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, ARN
Ben Campbell to lead digital and technology transformation
Meanwhile, Campbell – one of Australia’s most experienced digital executives – has been promoted to Chief Digital and Technology Officer.
With more than 20 years of experience in digital advertising and technology across Australia and the UK, Campbell has led major transformation programs and specialist teams developing market-leading digital, data, and advertising products.
In his new role, he will oversee ARN’s digital platform iHeart, as well as its data, ad tech, and programmatic functions. His remit also includes infrastructure, systems, engineering, and cyber security.
“I’m thrilled at the chance to help shape the next phase of ARN’s digital growth and innovation,” Campbell said. “Audio consumption across radio streaming, music streaming, and podcasting in Australia is enormous and it continues to grow. ARN is the market leader, and we have a massive opportunity to reimagine how audiences and advertisers connect through the power of entertainment.”
‘Their results speak for themselves’
ARN CEO Michael Stephenson said the promotions reflect the calibre of leadership driving the network’s vision for the future.
“Rich and Benare two of Australia’s most respected media executives. Their results speak for themselves,” Stephenson said.
“We have a very clear plan and I’m excited to work alongside Rich and Ben to deliver our bold vision for the future, to deliver a better experience for audiences, new opportunities for brands, and greater value for our shareholders.”