Van Klaveren made 5 Live controller

Adrian Van Klaveren has been named as the new controller of BBC 5 Live and BBC 5 Live Sports Extra.

The current deputy director of news will succeed Bob Shennan, who left in December, on April 21. He has previously worked as head of newsgathering at the corporation and as head of local programmes for BBC West Midlands.

BBC Asian Network, which was also controlled by Shennahan, will now be managed by Radio 1 chief Andy Parfitt.

"Getting the chance to run my favourite radio station is my dream job," said Van Klaveren. "Radio 5 Live has a unique tone and character and a very special relationship with its audience. I want to build on that passion for sport and commitment to live news. I'm really excited about leading the station to its new home in Salford."

BBC director of audio and music Jenny Abramsky said Van Klaveren was "a passionate listener to and supporter of 5 Live". She added: "He has been a terrific editorial leader in BBC News, affecting change across the whole division.... Under his leadership I have no doubt 5 Live and 5 Live Sports Extra will go from strength to strength."

Abramsky said of the Asian Network decision: "From an audience perspective it makes sense that the Asian Network, which provides so much for young British Asians, sits with our other youth stations, Radio 1 and 1Xtra."