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Changes at Super Radio Network

leethalweapon

leethalweapon

CEO Rhys Holleran suddenly departed...

Super Radio Network owners are second generation owners, Despina Priala and George Caralis are the heirs the the Caralis media empire, following father Bill Caralis's death. They were reshaping the network, that runs a lean operation, of around 200 staff across their entire network of mostly small market stations. Like their father, Depina and George are fiercly loyal to there small band of staff. The story goes that former CEO Rhys Holleran, himself an industry veteran, had devised a plan to trim costs and outsource some roles overseas, shedding around 50 positions within the group. This was devised without the knowledge of the owners, until they discovered the plan...

radioinfo.com.au

Rhys Holleran leaves Super Radio Network - RadioInfo Australia

The recently appointed CEO of the Super Radio Network, Rhys Holleran, has resigned from the job he took on in October last year.
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Enter the Graham Mott, someone I have worked under. He is an old school radio operator who respects his people, and is well regarded in the industry.

Super Radio Network appoints Graham Mott as its new CEO - RadioInfo Australia

Super Radio Network (SRN) has today announced the appointment of Graham Mott as its new Chief Executive Officer. It follows the recent resignation of his
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Last year I was in touch with 4KZ, a part of the Super Radio Network, to ask if they would resume streaming. I received some corporate/BS reply about 'building a quality network' for internet streaming.
 
Days after Rhys Holleran walked, news comes to light that the sibling owners are fueding, lawyered up and set to sell off their fathers legacy.

radioinfo.com.au

The Super Radio Network set to be sold - RadioInfo Australia

It is, unfortunately, true that the Super Radio Network (SRN) is looking for a buyer or buyers. Less than two years since the death of owners Bill and Pam Caralis, the network that Bill began with the purchase of 2RG in Griffith in 1982 may no longer be in the family’s hands.
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leethalweapon said:
Days after Rhys Holleran walked, news comes to light that the sibling owners are fueding, lawyered up and set to sell off their fathers legacy.

radioinfo.com.au

The Super Radio Network set to be sold - RadioInfo Australia

It is, unfortunately, true that the Super Radio Network (SRN) is looking for a buyer or buyers. Less than two years since the death of owners Bill and Pam Caralis, the network that Bill began with the purchase of 2RG in Griffith in 1982 may no longer be in the family’s hands.
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After reading your first post, I was going to reply that top managers of any business should make sure their bosses are on board before they make any radical changes. However, after reading this post, I'm inclined to think that the whole network is in chaos and nobody will know until a new buyer steps forward(and is accepted by the arm of the Australian government that oversees radio broadcasting) what the owner(s) will expect top management to do.
 


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