Global Radio Hires Microsoft's Adam Johnson as Director of Marketing

Global, the owner of popular radio stations such as Capital, Heart, and Classic FM, has appointed Microsoft's Adam Johnson as its new director of marketing, replacing Giles Pearman. Johnson, who was previously the marketing director for mobile devices at Microsoft, brings over 15 years of marketing experience to his new role, including stints at Nokia, where he managed the launch of the Lumia brand. As director of marketing at Global, Johnson will oversee the marketing of the company's brands, including LBC and Gold, and report to Stephen Miron, group chief executive at Global.

Key Takeaways:

• Adam Johnson, former marketing director for mobile devices at Microsoft, has been appointed as the new director of marketing at Global.
• Johnson brings over 15 years of marketing experience to his new role, including stints at Nokia, where he managed the launch of the Lumia brand.
• Johnson will manage the marketing of Global's brands, including LBC and Gold, and report to Stephen Miron, group chief executive at Global.
• Giles Pearman, the previous director of marketing at Global, will work out his notice and is exploring other opportunities.
• Johnson will take on the role in May, replacing Pearman who has been in the position since 2009.
• Johnson's appointment is expected to accelerate Global's growth, given his experience and passion for content, media, and technology.
• Johnson was at Nokia from 2006 in several marketing roles, including head of consumer marketing and marketing director.

Statistics:

• 15 years of marketing experience for Adam Johnson.
• 2006: Johnson joined Nokia in marketing roles.
• 2014: Johnson started as marketing director for mobile devices at Microsoft.
• 2009: Giles Pearman became the director of marketing at Global.
• May: Johnson will take on the role of director of marketing at Global.
• Global is the owner of popular radio stations such as Capital, Heart, and Classic FM.

Sources:

• "Global appoints Microsoft's Adam Johnson as director of marketing" (SyndiGate Media Inc., no date).
• "Nokia Executive Moves" (no date).
• "About Global" (Global, no date).
• "About Adam Johnson" (Microsoft, no date).