He’s served as Director of Sales for publicly traded Saga Communications’ Charleston Media Solutions for the past five years. Now, he’s being elevated to General Manager for the group of radio stations in South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
Earning the promotion is John Hakim.
He succeeds Paul O’Malley, who was recently given the corporate-level role of Sr. Vice President of Revenue Development at Saga Communications.
“John has earned the trust and respect of our of our world-class team through his leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our clients and colleagues,” said O’Malley, who will continue to support revenue initiatives across the company “while helping ensure a seamless leadership transition in Charleston,” the company said.
“Over the past five years, he has demonstrated the vision, work ethic, and ability to inspire others that define outstanding leaders,” O’Malley continued. “I can think of no better person to lead Charleston Media Solutions, and I am excited to see the team continue to flourish under his leadership.”
For Saga COO Wayne Leland, “John’s appointment reflects Saga’s commitment to developing exceptional leaders from within our organization. He understands our culture, our communities, and the evolving needs of our clients. John has played a significant role in Charleston’s success, and we are confident his leadership will position the operation for continued growth and innovation.”



