Former senior Breakfast producer Luca Gonano has been appointed 3AW’s Head of News and Sport.

This new dual role will see Gonano – 3AW’s Head of Football – in charge of both the 3AW sports department and the 3AW newsroom.

It follows a recent restructure and the departure of 3AW News Director Gail Watson after almost 17 years at the station.

Confirming the new appointment on LinkedIn, Gonano said he’ll be stepping back from some of his current responsibilities as Head of 3AW Football, with a new Executive Producer of 3AW Football to be appointed in the coming weeks.

“I’m thankful to Tom Malone and Penny Ghosn for the opportunity and I’m really looking forward to the challenge.”

Gonano was previously a senior producer at Macquarie Sports Radio and Head of Carlton Media at Carlton Football Club.