People Moves

Julie Kerr joins GroupM Quebec
As VP of strategy and growth, Kerr will focus on accelerating the agency’s growth and enhancing its market position in the province.

Most-read MiC: People Moves that got noticed
Some of the most popular stories of the year focused on new leaders at big-name agencies.

Belinda Smith named m/Six CEO for the Americas
The former head of marketing intelligence for Electronic Arts, Smith will remain an advisor and ambassador for diversity and inclusion with the WFA.

Michel Lorrain steps down as Cogeco Media president
Former president Richard Lachance will fill the role on an interim basis while the radio division searches for its new leader.

People Moves: Doane named CBC Indigenous advisor
Plus, Matthew Logue and Matthew Klar announce what’s next after leaving MKTG Canada.

Scott Stewart becomes the face of Glassroom Toronto
After winning Desjardins’ earlier this year, the Toronto operation is growing.

Julie Courtemanche gets a bigger gig at V7 Media
The new position supports CEO Joseph Leon’s strategic objectives, including M&A opportunities.

People Moves: Alfredo Tan moves to sports media
Plus, more changes at MKTG and MediaTonik bolsters its Toronto operations.

Fuse Create expands integrated media operations with senior hire
Luke Moore brings media and business development experience to the Toronto-based full-service creative agency.

Blue Ant Media names Craig Junner VP of programming
A key part of growth so far, Junner is set to take on even more as Blue Ant expands to new platforms.

Dentsu X’s Genevieve Guay named president of Dentsu Quebec
The media agency boss takes on a bigger role in an agency network in flux, plus a Stingray partnership.

Michael Beckerman’s mission to be a better partner
“Brand awareness, to me, is marketing’s fool’s gold,” says Torstar’s new chief client officer, who wants to put away the rate cards and focus on serious new questions.

People Moves: CBC, Quebecor and more
A sports and sponsorship veteran is returning to the CBC, while a new position has been created at TLN.

MKTG picks its new leaders
David Chong and Andrew Shulman are longtime consultants whose backgrounds will help brands pivot to digital activations.

Michael Beckerman lands at Torstar
The former MKTG CEO has a long history with new co-owner Jordan Bitove thanks to their decades in sports industries.