Cornwall's 105 to 107 Itchy FM - Ofcom Licensing

SECTION 105(A): ABILITY TO MAINTAIN PROPOSED SERVICE
1. Ownership and control of company which will operate the licence
(a) Board of directors
(I) Provide the name, occupation, other directorships, other media interests, background and
relevant media experience of each director (executive and non-executive), including the proposed
chairperson.
(II) If there are firm plans to appoint any further directors, provide information (with details of any
specific individuals in mind). This information may be submitted in confidence
Directors:
IMD Radio Cornwall Ltd has established an experienced board of directors that combines the founders
behind the idea of a distinctive new music station in Cornwall, business entrepreneurs with Cornish
relevant market knowledge, successful small-scale commercial radio expertise, committed youth media
brand experience and one of the radio industry’s most successful national commercial operators.
Rolf Munding – Non Executive Chairman
A local success story, Rolf owns a number of local, national and international businesses from his
home in Cornwall, ranging from the Green Room Music Venue in Redruth, to Duffs – a young fashion
brand. Rolf also manages a series of housing development investments throughout the county.
Ian Merricks – Launch Commercial Director
Ian has developed IMD into a successful operator within the youth media market. Ian has a longstanding
ambition to operate a new music radio station in Cornwall and has assembled an
exceptional team of professionals to launch and develop the station.
Managing Director – See confidential appendix
Cornish born and bred, our Managing / Programming Director has outstanding experience in radio
programming and management. Details have been submitted in confidence to Ofcom.
Martin Dallaghan – Launch Operations Director
Martin is a proficient Operations Director, overseeing day-to-day operations within IMD Group. With
a background in local radio programming and marketing, Martin is a specialist in youth media
business establishment and development.
Micheal Snaith – Non Executive Director
Micheal is an accomplished finance professional, and subject to the successful award of the licence
to IMD Radio Cornwall Ltd will be appointed to the board. Micheal is employed as the Director of
Finance for Northern Light Ltd.
Itchy FM has secured a Managing Director for the station, and this individual will also be appointed to
the board as an executive director upon award. A profile is included in the Confidential Appendix. In
addition this individual will be supported from launch by an experienced radio consultant. (See Staff
Structure for details)
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