Layfield replaces Klymkiw as executive director, network programming at CBC

Kristine Layfield has been named executive director of network programming at CBC, replacing Slawko Klymkiw who departed last year for the Canadian Film Centre. Layfield brings nearly 20 years' domestic and international experience in the broadcasting and TV verticals and was most recently SVP, lifestyle content at Alliance Atlantis. She will helm the overall programming strategy for CBC.