Barbara Williams To Join CBC/Radio-Canada As EVP

Williams (Photo: CBC/R-C)

Former CORUS ENTERTAINMENT EVP/COO BARBARA WILLIAMS is joining CBC/RADIO-CANADA as EVP, based in TORONTO and starting her new position on MAY 1st.  WILLIAMS replaces HEATHER CONWAY, who announced her exit in NOVEMBER after five years; RADIO-CANADA VP MICHEL BISSONNETTE is serving as interim EVP until WILLIAMS' arrival.

“I have asked BARBARA to take on this role because of her vast experience as a network executive and her keen understanding of CANADA’s ever-changing media landscape,” said CBC/RADIO-CANADA Pres./CEO CATHERINE TAIT. “This is an important time for the public broadcaster as we look to spark an even deeper connection with audiences here and around the world. Given her track record in building content strategies that consistently result in audience growth, BARBARA will help us do just that.”

“I’m very excited to be joining CBC/RADIO-CANADA,” said WILLIAMS. “I believe wholeheartedly in the importance of strong, dynamic Canadian content, and in the critical role the public broadcaster plays in providing timely and trustworthy news. It has the power to connect people and shift perspectives. I’m looking forward to working with the team at CBC to bring even more compelling Canadian stories to our audiences.”

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