TORONTO – Chris Pandoff has been promoted to executive vice-president of Corus Entertainment and president of Corus Radio, the company announced today.
He replaces Hal Blackadar, president of Corus Radio, who announced his retirement earlier this year after a radio career spanning four decades. Pandoff, who begins the new role December 1st, will be responsible for Corus’ stable of radio stations as well the division’s interactive arm, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions. He brings over 25 years of radio experience at the local, regional and national level.
Since joining Corus, Pandoff (pictured) has held senior management positions in the Toronto and Vancouver markets as well as vice-president, sales for the radio division. He was most recently vice-president and general manager, Corus Radio Toronto and Hamilton.
"Chris is a proven radio executive who knows our culture, our assets and our people well," said John Cassaday, president and CEO, in the press release. "He has achieved outstanding results for Corus in every role he has served and we have every confidence in his ability to continue to grow our radio division."
"Our Corus Radio brands are leaders in their respective local communities," said Pandoff. "We have a strong team in place that will continue to build on our current success to drive our business forward."
