7HO FM Program Director John Inglis will sign off for the final time on August 12 after a 25 year career in radio. He is moving to Queensland and joining the Police force.

Inglis has worked with, guided and mentored some of Australia’s hottest radio talent  through positions with Austereo, DMG Radio, ABC, RGCapital and Grant Broadcasters. Most recently Inglis has steered Hobart’s 7HOFM101.7 and the all-new Breakfast with the Stars through an ongoing period of growth and development.

7HOFM General Manager  Gil Sellars has told radioinfo:

“Under John’s direction, 7HOFM has invested significant resources in Programming and Integration, delivering exceptional results and class-leading programming. The new era of 7HOFM has begun and we wish to convey our sincere gratitude to John for his dedication, passion and commitment over the past four years. John is signing off on such an esteemed career on a worthy high note, and with the utmost respect of his programming team. Under his guidance7HOFM is a capital-city station enjoying industry-leading growth and internal development. It’s an exciting time for 7HOFM and we are about to begin an exhaustive nationwide search for a Program Director to fill his big shoes. (see radioinfo jobs when the ad is placed)

“From all of the management and staff of 7HOFM, we wish John, Nancy, Chiaraand Tamika all the best as they head back to warmer weather in Queensland where John is the most recent addition to Queensland Police”

John Inglis says:

“It’s been a fantastic ride and I would like to sincerely thank all of you I have met over the years. 7HOFM has been great fun and the buzz of a station moving forward is still a fantastic feeling. That said, I look forward to leaving the Uggboots behind and moving to North Queensland to spend more time with my beautiful wife Nancy, two adorable girls Chiaraand Tamika, and chase a dream in The Force. Thanks again for the ride”