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Business News Obituaries
Ricall founder dies
By CMU Editorial | Published on Monday 4 April 2011
Richard Corbett, founder of music licensing agency Ricall, has died at the age of 39 after losing a year long battle with cancer. He died last Tuesday.
Corbett began his professional career with Famous Music Publishing, before moving into management consultancy with the MCG Consulting Group. He founded Ricall in 1998, aiming to offer a platform that made it easier for brands, gaming, TV and film producers to research, access and license music. He continued to work as the company’s CEO until his death.
Confirming his passing last week, Ricall’s Neil Hadfield said in a statement: “It is with great sadness that I have to announce the untimely death at age 39 of our CEO and founder, Richard Corbett. Richard passed away peacefully on the evening of 29th March 2011 after struggling with cancer for eleven months. Richard was a pioneer in the music synchronisation licensing arena. He was one of the smartest and most industrious individuals I have known”.
He continued: “Just days before his passing he was still intimately involved in the management of his company and was totally committed to the idea that his creation, Ricall, should continue and prosper after his departure. At the most recent board meeting in February, Richard proposed a resolution that I should succeed him as CEO and Chairman. The motion was passed. This is a great responsibility thrust upon me. I shall make every effort to oversee the success of Ricall as a lasting memorial to his genius”.
