CanWest announces new organizational structure

Following the CRTC's approval of CanWest MediaWorks Inc.'s acquisition of the broadcasting assets of Alliance Atlantis, CanWest broadcasting has announced the following senior organizational structure: Andrew Akman, senior VP, strategy and chief administrative officer, will continue to be responsible for strategic planning, business development and the integration of the Alliance Atlantis and CanWest broadcasting businesses. Akman will also oversee human resources operations and policy, information technology, as well as facilities and administration at CanWest's Toronto office.Charlotte Bell, senior VP, regulatory affairs, will lead and oversee the company's regulatory strategies and implementation, including compliance, policy, all aspects of the licensing process and liaising with appropriate regulatory/government agencies and departments.Errol Da-Ré, executive VP, sales will lead the CanWest conventional and specialty television sales teams, including the marketing ventures, strategic research, digital media and revenue and inventory management teams.Michael French, CFO, will lead the finance team for the combined Broadcasting business. He will oversee internal and external financial and performance reporting, as well as all budgeting, forecasting, business analysis and support and cash management functions.Walter Levitt, CMO, will lead brand strategy, promotion and publicity for the combined broadcasting business. Levitt will also oversee content distribution and co-marketing with cable and satellite companies.David McCauley, senior VP, human resources, will have a dual report and will continue to oversee human resources strategy and operations in the broadcasting division.Christine McGinley, senior VP, operations, will oversee the operations of the fifteen Global and E! stations across the country, as well as on-air, engineering and technical services for the combined broadcasting business.Barbara Williams, executive VP, content, will oversee the acquisition, production and scheduling of content for all CanWest Broadcasting conventional networks, specialty channels and digital media platforms.Steve Wyatt, senior VP, news and information, will have a dual report and will continue to oversee editorial and operations for all Global and E! news rooms across the country, including Global National.All of the executives will report directly to Kathy Dore, president of CanWest Broadcasting.

CanWest announces new organizational structure

People | January 23, 2008

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