About Oh Yeah

Oh Yeah’s Board of Directors comprises of:

•    John D’Arcy - Chairman
•    Lisa McElherron - Secretary
•    Davy Matchett - Treasurer
•    Gary Lightbody - Director
•    Mike Edgar - Director
•    Gabriel McKenna - Director
•    Jimmy Symington - Director

John D’Arcy is Director of the Open University in Ireland. He was previously Chief Executive of the Association Of Northern Ireland Colleges, former Chairman of Audiences Northern Ireland and is currently a Board Member of Sport Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth Games Council of Northern Ireland.

Lisa McElherron is the Head of Public Affairs in NICVA.  Lisa has responsibility for the innovative Vital Links public affairs project, the Centre for Economic Empowerment observatory and skills development project as well as overseeing the work of NICVA's research unit. She offers advice and information to voluntary and community organisations on all aspects of strategic policy, government affairs and political engagement. 

David Matchett is the Managing Director of Third Bar Belfast Artist Development. One of the founders of Oh Yeah, Davy is also Managing Partner of Only Gone Records, a record label based in Belfast. Until 2010, he was Relationship Manager at the Bank of Ireland.

Gary Lightbody is the singer and songwriter of Snow Patrol and one of the founders of Oh Yeah.

Gabriel McKenna is a Bank of Ireland product design and implementation business partner. One of the senior finance managers, she is in charge of the maintenance and development of all their financial systems, as well as ensuring all products launched meet government and regulatory requirements.

Mike Edgar is Head Of Music, Events and Sport, BBC Northern Ireland. His is a former TV presenter and BBC Radio Ulster broadcaster.

Jimmy Symington is a guitar technician, working with artists such as Ash, The Fratellis and Snow Patrol.