MEDIA BRIEFS: Capital Radio veteran moves to Chrysalis

Chrysalis Radio has appointed Pete Simmons as group head of programmes. Simmons, currently programme controller digital at Capital Radio, joins early in 2001 and will be responsible for the Galaxy and Heart brands, comprising five and two stations respectively. He replaces Kevin Palmer, who is now director of content at Chrysalis Radio Online. Simmons has been at Capital for 18 years.