Carter, who was also managing director for GMG Radio in the North West, will now focus on the strategic developments of the Smooth and Real Radio brands, working alongside group programme director John Simons and group commercial director Jonathan Gillespie.

Managing directors of GMG stations in each region, who are responsible for the day-to-day running of stations, will report into Carter.

Carter said he was looking forward to working with the teams at Smooth and Real to ensure stations continue ...