A driving force behind the distinctive Much and MTV styles of television, David Kines is key to the brands’ popularity on the ever-changing pop culture landscape. A 25 year adventure in broadcasting that “continues to surprise and inspire,” has been filled with diverse challenges and unique influences.

In 1983, Kines began his career at Citytv as an editor for The NewMusic – the world’s longest-running music television magazine program; helped launch MuchMusic in 1984; and welcomed progressive challenges as Coordinating Producer, Director of Music Operations and Program Manager in subsequent years. He played an integral role in the launch of Much sister station MuchMoreMusic in 1998, and oversaw the build and launch of MuchMusic affiliates in Argentina, Finland and the United States.

From the historic Live Aid, Woodstock ’94 & '99 and Live Earth events to the annual MuchMusic Video Awards ("...thecountry's biggest awards show and best music-industry-turned-A-list-red-carpet-affair..."*) to Gemini Award wins for VJ Search and the MMVAs, to his critically acclaimed efforts as an organizer of the national 9/11 Music Without Borders benefit concerts, Kines has been long known as 'first to arrive, last to leave', and continues to have more fun making TV than just about anybody.

He took on the role of Vice President for MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic in November 2000, and continues to develop and grow music and youth lifestyle brands for CTVglobemedia across multiple platforms – MuchLOUD (2001), MuchVibe (2001), MuchMoreRetro (2003), Razer (2005), and PunchMuch (2005). Kines was promoted to Senior Vice President and expanded his portfolio to include MTV in 2007.

Kines currently sits on the Board of Directors of Serve Canada – a national organization providing opportunities for youth to develop leadership and teamwork skills and achieve personal growth through community involvement, education and training.

A graduate of Ryerson Polytechnic University in Toronto, Kines holds a degree in Radio and Television Arts. Born in Ottawa, he has lived in Montreal, New York, Geneva, Nairobi and Brandon, Manitoba.

*eye Weekly, June, 2006