Policy

Michael’s role as Director of External Affairs is to provide commercial radio with a voice on issues that affect the way radio stations operate, working with government, politicians, policy makers and regulators to secure the best environment for growth and development. This work involves research and strategic planning in order to present positions to a variety of audiences that both represent and regulate the industry.

Prior to joining Radiocentre, Michael worked in Westminster for a Member of Parliament who became first ever Intellectual Property Adviser to the Prime Minister and focused on tackling online piracy. After graduating in Politics, Michael gained a post-graduate qualification in Law.

Will joined Radiocentre in October 2022 as Senior Policy Manager. His role focuses on developing policy positions and responses on areas that impact commercial radio broadcasters. He supports the Director of External Affairs on policy development and strategic planning, as well as across Radiocentre’s public affairs activities – working with Government, politicians, policymakers and regulators to secure the best environment for growth and development of the medium.

Before joining Radiocentre, Will was Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Social Investment Business, an organisation that funds charities and social enterprises.