Board of Directors

John Hodson Non-Executive Chairman

John Hodson was appointed as a director and Chairman of UBC in February 2005. John worked with the Singer and Friedlander Group from 1970 where he was a board member from 1987. In 1993 he was appointed Chief Executive of the Singer & Friedlander Group, a position he held until December 2004. John is also a non-executive director of Domino Pizza and Prestbury Group.

Simon Cole Chief Executive

Simon Cole founded Unique Broadcasting in 1989 in partnership with Tim Blackmore, having pioneered the market for national sponsored programmes whilst at Piccadilly Radio, where he was Head of Programmes.  Simon is a Fellow of the Radio Academy and is Chairman of the Radio Academy’s trading arm. Simon is a member of the Nominations Committee.

Tim Blackmore Group Editorial Director, Non-Executive Director

Tim Blackmore founded Unique Broadcasting in 1989 with Simon Cole, after a career in radio production with BBC Radio One and Capital Radio.  He served as the first Director of the Radio Academy and was awarded an MBE for services to independent radio production.  Tim has also been awarded a fellowship of the Radio Academy and is Chairman of the Sony Radio Academy Awards.

Jennifer Donald Finance Director

Jennifer Donald qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG and has held directorships in a number of private and publicly owned companies.  Prior to joining the Board in December 2000, Jennifer was Finance Director of McCarthy Corporation plc. Jennifer is a member of the Nominations Committee

Matthew Honey Managing Director, Unique Interactive

Matthew Honey is Managing Director of Unique Interactive, with responsibility for the Group’s Radio Services and Facilities activities. Matthew joined Unique Broadcasting in 1992 and prior to his appointment as Managing Director of Unique Interactive in December 2000 served as Finance Director of the Group.  Matthew qualified as a chartered accountant with Coopers & Lybrand.

John Quinn Commercial Director

John Quinn has overall responsibility for the Group’s commercial airtimes sales.  John joined Unique Broadcasting in 1996.  He was formerly Sales Controller for Virgin Radio and Atlantic 252 and launch Sales Director of Kiss FM.

Paul Pascoe Non-Executive Director

Paul Pascoe is a Non-Executive Director and Alternate Director for Noel Edmonds.  Paul is Chief Executive Officer of the Unique Group of companies, which are engaged in television and event production, video communication and talent management. Paul is Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee.

Professor Roger Silverstone Non-Executive Director

Roger Silverstone is Professor of Media and Communications at the London School of Economics, having previously worked in television research and production for London Weekend Television, Associated Television and the BBC.  Roger Silverstone is a former non-executive director of Freeserve plc. Roger is a member of the Audit and Remuneration Committees.

Kelvin Harrison Non-Executive Director

Kelvin Harrison joined the Board as a Non-Executive Director in June 2003. He is a chartered engineer with significant experience of the software, electronics and communications sectors in various positions, including chief executive of public and private companies. Kelvin is also Chairman of IGG Component Technologies Limited, a non-executive director of Axon Group plc and Chief Executive of Azur Group Limited.

Noel Edmonds Non-Executive Director

During a 30-year career with the BBC, Noel Edmonds presented some of the Corporation’s highest rating entertainment shows. In 1986 Noel established the Unique Group of companies, a privately owned media and communications group engaged in television and event production, video communication and talent management.