ARN has appointed two of the country’s most experienced media executives.

Kerri Elstub will become chief content officer while Dave Cameron will join as director of content for ARN’s metro radio stations. Both appointments are effective early 2026.

This comes after ARN’s chief audience and content officer Lauren Joyce was made redundant in late November.

Kerri Elstub brings more than 35 years’ experience in media, beginning her career at 2UE before joining Nine, where she held a number of executive roles across Today, Weekend Today, Kerri-Anne, and A Current Affair. For the past seven years she has been director of nine.com.au.

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Dave Cameron brings 30 years of experience in radio and digital audio, most recently as the chief content officer at SCA. At ARN, he will have responsibility for metro radio P&L, including content and programming strategy across the KIIS and GOLD metro radio networks

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ARN CEO Michael Stephenson said in an announcement: “We have a bold vision for ARN to be an entertainment Company. We want to create more audio, video, and social content alongside real-life experiences to create more opportunities for audiences and advertisers.

“Dave’s strategic programming experience and deep domain expertise combined with Kerri’s strategic leadership and cross-platform content experience will supercharge our ability to deliver our vision.”

Stephenson credited Elstub for her “deep understanding of the power of radio, video, social, and digital” and noted that Cameron is “widely regarded as one of Australia’s most senior radio and audio content executives – and he’s now at ARN.”

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Cameron said: “After a short spell away, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue contributing to Australia’s vibrant and evolving media industry. I’m really thrilled to be joining ARN in 2026, and look forward to working alongside Michael, Kerri and the fantastic market-leading creative teams, talent, and brands in the new year.

“With a renewed vision and energy, ARN is an entertainment company that’s crystal clear about its exciting future ahead, and I can’t wait to play a part in its growth.”

Elstub said: “I began my media career in radio, so joining ARN as Chief Content Officer feels like coming full circle. Creating compelling content is part of who I am, and I’m excited to work with Michael and the team to deliver distinctive, engaging experiences that resonate with our audiences and create value for our commercial partners across every platform.”

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