Denise Donlon
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Denise Anne Donlon, CM
(born 22 February 1956) is a Canadian
executive, television producer, television host, and programme director.
Born in Toronto
, Ontario
, she joined MuchMusic
in 1985 as a host and producer. In 1992, she became the director of music programming, and was named vice-president and general manager in 1997.
From 2000 to 2004, she was the president of Sony Music Canada.
In 2005, she was appointed to the Board of Directors of CHUM Limited
.
On September 17, 2008, Donlon was named executive director of CBC Radio
's English-language services. She left CBC on or about July 8, 2011 and was succeeded by her 2nd in command, Chris Boyce.
She is a board member of the Governor General's Lifetime Achievement Performing Arts Awards, as well as Margaret Atwood's Long Pen Unotchit, is a trustee of Robert F Kennedy Jr's Canadian Waterkeepers, is committee member of MusiCounts. She holds two honourary doctorates (University of Calgary and University of Waterloo).
She is a member of the Canadian Broadcasters Hall of Fame, she is a Lifetime Award recipient of the Toronto Women in Film and Television. In 2009 she was named one of Canada's Top l00 Powerful Women. She has won the Peter Gzowski Literacy Award of Merit ( ABC Canada), a Woman of Vision Award, and Woman of the Year from Canadian Women in Communications. She holds two Gemini Awards - Special Event Coverage - Election Night 93 and in 1992, as Producer for the New Music. She won a Golden Sheaf Award from the Yorkton Film Festival for 'In Your Face - Violence in Music' in 1993. She has produced various charitable events including the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative (2008), President Clinton's 60th birthday party (2007 with Frank Giustra and Sam Feldman), Live 8 ( Co-producer, Toronto 2006),Rock the Walk ( Canada's Walk of Fame 2005/2006) and was involved with the Tsunami Concert of Hope event among others.
, Canada's highest civilian honour. In 2002, she was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters
' Hall Of Fame.
She is married to Murray McLauchlan
and they have a son.
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
(born 22 February 1956) is a Canadian
Canada
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executive, television producer, television host, and programme director.
Born in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, she joined MuchMusic
MuchMusic
MuchMusic is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media. MuchMusic is dedicated to music-related programs, pop and youth culture.-History:...
in 1985 as a host and producer. In 1992, she became the director of music programming, and was named vice-president and general manager in 1997.
From 2000 to 2004, she was the president of Sony Music Canada.
In 2005, she was appointed to the Board of Directors of CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
.
On September 17, 2008, Donlon was named executive director of CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
's English-language services. She left CBC on or about July 8, 2011 and was succeeded by her 2nd in command, Chris Boyce.
She is a board member of the Governor General's Lifetime Achievement Performing Arts Awards, as well as Margaret Atwood's Long Pen Unotchit, is a trustee of Robert F Kennedy Jr's Canadian Waterkeepers, is committee member of MusiCounts. She holds two honourary doctorates (University of Calgary and University of Waterloo).
She is a member of the Canadian Broadcasters Hall of Fame, she is a Lifetime Award recipient of the Toronto Women in Film and Television. In 2009 she was named one of Canada's Top l00 Powerful Women. She has won the Peter Gzowski Literacy Award of Merit ( ABC Canada), a Woman of Vision Award, and Woman of the Year from Canadian Women in Communications. She holds two Gemini Awards - Special Event Coverage - Election Night 93 and in 1992, as Producer for the New Music. She won a Golden Sheaf Award from the Yorkton Film Festival for 'In Your Face - Violence in Music' in 1993. She has produced various charitable events including the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative (2008), President Clinton's 60th birthday party (2007 with Frank Giustra and Sam Feldman), Live 8 ( Co-producer, Toronto 2006),Rock the Walk ( Canada's Walk of Fame 2005/2006) and was involved with the Tsunami Concert of Hope event among others.
Personal life
In 2004, she was made a Member of the Order of CanadaOrder of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
, Canada's highest civilian honour. In 2002, she was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters
Canadian Association of Broadcasters
The Canadian Association of Broadcasters was the national voice of Canada's private broadcasters, representing the vast majority of Canadian programming services, including private radio and television stations, specialty, pay and pay-per-view services....
' Hall Of Fame.
She is married to Murray McLauchlan
Murray McLauchlan
Murray McLauchlan, CM is a Canadian singer, songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and harmonica player.-Biography:Born in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland, he emigrated to Canada with his family when he was five years old...
and they have a son.
External links
- Denise Anne Donlon at The Canadian EncyclopediaThe Canadian EncyclopediaThe Canadian Encyclopedia is a source of information on Canada. It is available online, at no cost. The Canadian Encyclopedia is available in both English and French and includes some 14,000 articles in each language on a wide variety of subjects including history, popular culture, events, people,...