 Loughrey was appointed Director, Nations and Regions, in May 2000.Holding overall responsibility for the BBC's television, radio and online programmes and services in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the 12 English Regions; he had overall editorial and managerial responsibility for BBC Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and English Regions and led 6,500 staff.In December 2009, Loughrey left his post after 25 years service in the BBC.