Peter Darrant-Parkes

Peter Darrant-Parkes is the CEO of Pride World Media Ltd (PWM), a multi-platform LGBTQ+ broadcaster which owns radio, film and online platforms.

The company has three radio stations – Pride Radio, Pride World Radio and Pride Radio Decades – broadcasting on FM, DAB and online; reaching 1.3million listeners in 127 countries. It also produces radio content for other networks.

PWM owns Tin Lion Productions which produces LGBTQ+ film, documentaries, news and television for a number of platforms. It also has the entertainment app, Pride World Media.

In 2019, the company opened the Pride Media Centre which is the UK’s first LGBT+ business and media hub. The centre has film, television and radio studios; podcast suites; editing hubs; a cinema and is home to sixteen creative and third sector businesses.

Peter is passionate about engaging business with the LGBT+ community.