Jack Gleeson

John Fredolin Gleeson (12 July 1922 - 30 January 2018) was an Australian television executive. Gleeson had an extensive career in the radio and television industry but is perhaps best known for his lengthy tenure as chairman of Telecasters North Queensland, of which he was also a major shareholder. In this position, he is credited with introducing the first television service to Northern Australia with the inauguration of the first television station north of Brisbane in 1962. Life and career Gleeson commenced his career working as a technician before buying radio station 4AY in the 1950s.