Marie-Philippe Bouchard to Become the Next President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada
Marie-Philippe Bouchard has been appointed as the next President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, effective September 6, 2023. She will succeed Catherine Tait, who is stepping down after five years in the role.
Bouchard is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the media and technology industries. She currently serves as President of Bell Media Québec, where she has overseen significant growth and success for the company’s television, radio, and digital operations.
Career Highlights:
- Led Bell Media Québec to become the most-watched and most-listened-to media company in the province
- Developed and launched innovative digital products and services, including Crave and Noovo.ca
- Played a key role in the acquisition and integration of Astral Media and its assets
- Held various senior positions at Astral Media, including EVP of Content and Production, as well as GM of specialty channels
- Began her career as a journalist and producer for TVA, Radio-Canada, and Télé-Québec
Statement from CBC/Radio-Canada Board Chair:
“Marie-Philippe Bouchard is a visionary leader with an exceptional track record of success in the media industry,” said Nancy Lee, Chair of the CBC/Radio-Canada Board of Directors. “Her passion for public broadcasting, combined with her deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, make her the ideal person to lead CBC/Radio-Canada into the future.”
Bouchard’s Vision:
Bouchard has expressed her commitment to building on the strong foundation laid by Catherine Tait and leading CBC/Radio-Canada into a new era of growth and innovation. She believes that the public broadcaster plays a vital role in Canadian society by providing high-quality, independent journalism and diverse storytelling that reflects the country’s heritage and future aspirations.
Challenges and Opportunities:
CBC/Radio-Canada faces a number of challenges and opportunities under Bouchard’s leadership, including:
- Digital Transformation: The rapid growth of digital platforms and streaming services poses both challenges and opportunities for traditional broadcasters like CBC/Radio-Canada.
- Funding: CBC/Radio-Canada is heavily reliant on government funding, which has been under pressure in recent years. Bouchard will need to find innovative ways to secure sustainable funding for the public broadcaster.
- Diversity and Inclusion: CBC/Radio-Canada has made progress towards increasing diversity and inclusion in its workforce and programming, but there is still more work to be done. Bouchard has stated that she is committed to making the organization more inclusive and representative of the Canadian public.
- Competition: CBC/Radio-Canada faces competition from both domestic and international broadcasters, as well as from online streaming platforms. Bouchard will need to develop strategies to differentiate CBC/Radio-Canada’s content and services and attract audiences in a crowded media landscape.
Marie-Philippe Bouchard’s appointment as the next President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada is a significant event for the Canadian media industry. Her extensive experience, strong leadership, and commitment to public broadcasting make her well-positioned to guide CBC/Radio-Canada through the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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