Radio Today reports that Lorna Clarke has been named BBC Controller of Pop. The new role gives her control over BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 1Xtra, BBC Asian Network and BBC Radio 6 Music.

Lorna’s career began in 1983 in the newsrooms of BBC Cornwall, Radio Viking, Metro Radio, BBC GLR and World Service News.

In 1990 she joined Kiss 100 in London and worked her way up to the role of Programme Director where she was awarded Best Radio Programmer by the commercial radio industry. In 2002, Lorna became Head of Mainstream Programmes for BBC Radio 1 for five years, followed by four years as the BBC Talent Executive and time spent as Head of Programmes for 1Xtra. 

Lorna said of her new appointment:

“I am really looking forward to working with the industry and our partners to continue delivering amazing music for our audiences.”

Congratulations Lorna.