In a surprise move, Richard Camilleri is departing his job as president of CanWest MediaWorks, the company’s Canadian broadcasting, newspaper and online division. Camilleri joined CanWest in 2002 as COO. His plans are unknown.
His post will be assumed by long-time CanWester Peter Viner whose CV includes the presidency of the Global TV network, publisher of the National Post and, most recently, strategic adviser on corporate development.