Hawai‘i Public Radio's Board appoints Meredith Artley as new President and CEO

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Hawai‘i Public Radio's Board appoints Meredith Artley as new President and CEO

Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s Board of Directors has appointed Meredith Artley, former editor-in-chief and senior vice president of CNN Digital Worldwide, as the nonprofit media organization’s new President and CEO.

Artley’s first day on the job will be Aug. 12. She succeeds José A. Fajardo, who will step down as President and General Manager on July 31. Fajardo announced his departure in January, citing the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease with no cure, as the reason for his resignation. He was diagnosed in 2021.

Most recently, Artley served as executive-in-residence and interim executive director of the Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design in Honolulu after moving to Hawai‘i in 2022. Previously, she worked at CNN and made it the number one brand for news on the internet. She also ran digital teams at The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and the International Herald Tribune in Paris.

“HPR’s Board of Directors is delighted to welcome someone of Meredith’s experience and talents to continue HPR’s remarkable growth in serving our communities across the Islands and beyond our shores,” said Kathryn Matayoshi, HPR Board Chair. “We’re excited to see how her outstanding experience in the digital world can enhance HPR’s strong local connections and expand the station’s outreach and influence.”

“As a listener, supporter, and fan for more than two decades, I’m delighted and deeply honored to lead HPR,” Artley said. “HPR is such a vital service for all of Hawai’i, providing essential information, inspiration, and new perspectives. I look forward to expanding HPR’s community of supporters and listeners, and building on the strong foundation that José and the talented team have created.”

“I’m pleased with the Board’s decision to select Meredith as HPR’s new President and CEO,” Fajardo said. “I will continue to make myself available during this leadership transition. While I will miss public radio, a passion of mine for many years, I rest easy knowing Meredith will do an excellent job with moving HPR forward to represent and serve our members, listeners and our community at large.”

The national search was facilitated by Livingston Associates, a Baltimore-based firm specializing in executive searches for public media organizations.
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About Hawaii Public Radio
HPR is a private, non-profit organization which broadcasts classical, jazz, and international music; and in-depth news and informational programming from National Public Radio, Public Radio International, and other local, national, and international program sources, as well as programs produced by Hawaii Public Radio. In 2013, Charity Navigator, the premier charity evaluator, awarded HPR its second consecutive highest, four-star rating for sound fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.

HPR's mission is to serve the entire population of the state of Hawai‘i with two excellent program streams. HPR-1, the news magazine and fine arts stream, can currently be heard on O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KHPR 88.1 FM and 88.5 FM); Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i, and West Hawai‘i (KKUA 90.7 FM); and East Hawai‘i (KANO 91.1 FM (Hilo) and 94.7 FM (Waimea)). HPR-2, the news, local talk, and music stream, is found on Maui, Moloka‘i, Lana‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KIPH 88.3 FM (Hana)); West Hawai‘i (KIPM 89.7 FM and KHPH 88.7 FM); O‘ahu and Kaua‘i (KIPO 89.3 FM; KIPL 89.9 FM).

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Hawai‘i Public Radio's Board appoints Meredith Artley as new President and CEO

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