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RTÉ seeks new commercial director to focus on digital formats

The role is the latest in several high profile personnel changes at the broadcaster

The new appointee will join an organisation that has gone through turbulent times in recent months. Picture: Niall Carson

RTÉ has formally advertised for a new commercial director to replace Geraldine O’Leary, who is stepping down after 20 years at the broadcaster.

It is the latest senior or high profile position that RTÉ has sought a replacement for during a turbulent first half of 2023.

Commercial revenue accounts for 45 per cent of RTÉ’s funding according to today’s advertisement and it states that the broadcaster will become increasingly focused in intellectual property (IP) and ...