David Kines

As Vice President and General Manager for CHUM Television music services MuchMusic, MuchMoreMusic, MuchLOUD, MuchVibe and MuchMoreRetro, David Kines has been a driving force behind the distinctive MuchMusic style of television and key to the brands' enduring popularity on the ever-changing pop culture landscape.
David joined CHUM in 1983 as an editor for Citytv's TheNewMusic, helped launch MuchMusic in 1984, and went on to hold a number of positions including Coordinating Producer, Director of Music Operations and Program Manager.
He helped launch MuchMoreMusic in 1998 and oversaw the build and launch of MuchMusic affiliates in Argentina, Finland and the United States.
He became VP and GM for MuchMusic and MuchMoreMusic in November 2000 and for MuchLOUD and MuchVibe, and MuchMoreRetro in 2001 and 2003 respectively.
David has been key to a number of milestones in MuchMusic's history, from Live Aid, The Nelson Mandella Freedom Concerts and Woodstock '94 and '99, to the f! irst ever MuchMusic Video Awards and the Gemini Award-winning coverage of Canada's 1993 federal election.
His efforts as an organizer of the post-9/11 Music Without Borders benefit concerts were critically acclaimed.
David currently sits on the Board of Directors of Serve Canada, a national organization providing opportunities for youth to develop leadership and teamwork skills.