The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Tv has employed Thomas Santram, Senior Vice President and Normal Counsel at Cineplex, the most important cinema chain in Canada, because the chair of its board of administrators.
Santram’s position commenced on December 7. He replaces John Younger, who served the utmost time period on the board and shall be transferring into an advisory position for a one-year time period. Solange Attwood has been elected as vice chair, which was beforehand held by Santram.
“I’m honored to step into the position of Chair and to develop my work with the Canadian Academy, particularly at such a pivotal time within the ever-changing panorama of movie and tv,” stated Santram. “I’d prefer to thank John Younger for his impeccable management and dedication to the group. I’m impressed by the accomplishments that he achieved throughout his time as Chair, and am dedicated to constructing upon these achievements to additional the Canadian Academy’s dedication to celebrating and nurturing Canadian expertise.”
The election of Thomas Santram as chair and Solange Attwood as vice chair rounds out the Academy board, consisting of secretary Scott Henderson (Communications and Media Advisor) and treasurer Anita McOuat (Associate at PWC). Moreover, Magali Simard (Director, Business and Group Relations, Cinespace Studios Toronto) has additionally been appointed.
Younger added: “It has been an absolute pleasure to function the Academy’s Chair of the Board of Administrators for the previous 4 years. The group has gone by momentous change since I joined the Board in 2011, and it has been extremely fulfilling to have had a hand in its development and prosperity, particularly in the course of the challenges of the previous few years. I’d additionally prefer to welcome Thomas into the position of Chair; I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Thomas in his earlier position as Vice-Chair, and know that the group is in nice arms beneath his tutelage.”
