Rex Rozario is new Radio Exe chairman

A leading Devon businessman is to become the chairman of Radio Exe Ltd, the Exeter-based commercial radio station. Rex Rozario OBE will take over the chairmanship from Paul Nero, who will remain as chief executive of the company.

Mr Rozario is a well-known figure in the Devon business community. He is chairman of Graphic plc, a privately owned manufacturer of printed circuit boards based in Crediton and which has facilities in China, Denmark and the US.

Radio Exe, which broadcasts to Exeter, Mid and East Devon on 107.3FM and more widely online and through free mobile apps, has become a successful independent business since a majority stake in the company was acquired by locally owned Exe Broadcasting Limited in 2011.

Previously known as Exeter FM, it had been controlled and managed by a London-based company until then. In the time since it became Radio Exe - and locally controlled and managed - it has built a loyal audience and grown its revenues considerably.

Radio Exe’s chief executive Paul Nero says: “We’re honoured that someone of Rex’s calibre and profile is to lead our company. Not only is Rex an astute and successful businessman and a source of sage advice, he also loves his music, which is perfect for a radio station.”

Mr Rozario says: “Very few places in the UK now have an independent radio station. Radio Exe is a growing locally managed station that has a clear commitment to serving the community as well as producing great radio.

"My task is to provide clear leadership for a new board that will support Paul Nero and his team.”