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Rick Hetherington oversees the operations of CanWest MediaWorks International in the Greater European region, including Turkey. In addition to overseeing the operations in Turkey, he has spearheaded the company's radio development in the UK. CanWest is the first foreign firm to be licensed by the UK radio regulator.
In 1998 Rick Hetherington set-up, launched and ran what is regarded as the most successful new national terrestrial European TV network launch of the past decade. TV3 was the Republic of Ireland's first Independent National Television Network. TV3 became the second highest rated of all channels in the country, with a 98% national reach, a 15% market share and was solidly profitable. Rick was TV3's CEO from start-up until its sale. TV3 was sold in August 2006. | 