Peter Kerridge - Chief Executive of Premier

A Passion for Christian Radio

Career History

Currently the Chief Executive of Premier and has been from October 1996. Peter has been responsible for leading and transforming a struggling radio station into a thriving organisation which is helping the UK church to communicate the gospel effectively in a digital age.

Tell us something about yourself we wouldn’t expect?

I played football with George Best

Why did you decide to become a trustee/ director for Premier? Why is this important to you?

I campaigned for Christian radio in the mid to late 80s so I was very keen to see Christian radio succeed

What would you want with you if stranded on a desert Island?

A survival/DIY expert

If you could invite anyone (past/present) to be at your dinner party, who would you choose and why?

William Shakespeare because he could tell a good story

What is your favourite Bible verse?

2 Cor 4v7 (NIV): “But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.”

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.”

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9