Audacy Appoints Kelli Turner as President and CEO

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, March 17, 2025

Kelli Turner

Audacy appoints Kelli Turner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (pictured). Chris Oliviero will take on the role of Chief Business Officer, and Bob Philips has been named Chief Revenue Officer, marking a pivotal shift in the company's leadership structure.

Turner, who has been serving as Interim President and CEO since January following David Field's departure, now takes on the permanent role. Turner's previous roles include Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer at Sun Capital Partners and President and COO of SESAC Holdings. She has been a member of the Audacy Board since September 2024 and has held positions on the boards of several other prominent companies.

Michael Del Nin, Chairman of Audacy, expressed his enthusiasm for Turner's leadership, stating, "We are delighted that Kelli Turner has agreed to take on the permanent President and CEO role and lead Audacy through its next phase of reinvention and growth. She is an exceptional media executive who, along with Chris Oliviero and the rest of the Audacy team, will ensure we continue to invest in high-quality content to engage our audiences and provide best-in-class solutions to our partners."

Oliviero, the new Chief Business Officer, has been with the company for over two decades, starting his career as a production assistant on "The Howard Stern Show" and later serving as Market President for Audacy New York. Philips, appointed as Chief Revenue Officer, also brings a wealth of experience, having been with CBS Radio since 1996 and serving in various executive roles throughout its transition to Audacy.

In response to her appointment, Turner remarked, "It's a privilege to lead Audacy at this exciting moment in its impressive history and the evolution of audio. This is one of the most dynamic businesses in media and entertainment, and I am looking forward to partnering with Chris Oliviero and all of our teams to build on our momentum with audiences, creators, and advertisers."

The company also announced the departures of several key executives, including Chief Operating Officer Susan Larkin, Chief Digital Officer J.D. Crowley, Chief Marketing Officer Paul Suchman, and Executive Vice President and General Counsel Andrew Sutor. Mike Dash, a veteran within Audacy's companies for nearly two decades, will succeed Sutor as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, ensuring a smooth transition in the legal department.