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Section 105(A): Ability to maintain proposed service 1. Ownership and control of company, which will operate the licence a) Board of directors David Bickle (Non executive Director) Occupation: Other Directorships: Other Media Interests: Brings to SLR Board: Background and relevant media experience: Finance Director Laser Broadcasting Ltd, Angel Biotechnology plc David is a director of Laser Broadcasting Ltd which has a 72.25% holding in SLR 35 years experience in business ownership, entrepreneurship and finance David Bickle started his career with an accounting and business apprenticeship at Trimoco Plc. Following graduation in financial accounting standards Cima and Acca he became a financial troubleshooter with Marconi Plc. After this he set up a team of specialists to buy a rubber manufacturing company from Hanson Plc. He took the role of Financial Director and Company Secretary for 10 years before becoming Chief Executive. After 4 years he was responsible for overseeing its successful sale to the trade competitor. David then took his MBA and set up a consultancy specializing in business turnarounds and startups. He has recently taken Angel Biotechnology to the AIM while also successfully refinancing and restructuring a number of SME businesses. He is currently working on two projects to bring technology companies out of a university environment as well as starting up his own businesses in venture mentoring. Post award David will oversee all financial aspects of the business as part of Laser’s service agreement. 11
Section 105(A): Ability to maintain proposed service 1. Ownership and control of company, which will operate the licence a) Board of directors Will Westley (Non executive Director) Occupation: Other Directorships: Other Media Interests: Background and relevant media experience: Company Director None Will is also a shareholder in Laser Broadcasting Ltd and has a 20.83% holding in SLR. Will has over 20 years board level leadership experience, specialising in new business ventures including an Internet Service Provider, Software Development House and Convergent Technology. For the last 15 years he has lived in Shropshire dividing his working time between Shrewsbury and London, as both investor and business executive. Will is currently delivering the UK’s first live DAB TV and radio broadcast (to mobile phones) for BT Livetime. He brings a high level of knowledge about the expected technological opportunities faced by the radio industry. These are advances that will improve the quality of local programmes and improve local station profitability. This knowledge will be essential to SLR over the life of the licence. (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. Post award we will be appointing a Station Director who will join the board. 12
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