People Moves

Scotiabank adds to media team
Gah Yee Won and Ryan Van Dongen have both joined the financial company’s global team.

Jeff Dack named president at Carat Canada
The former Lowe Roche executive is starting the new year in the role.

Bell Media adds new VPs to sales
The media company continues to build out its sales team with two new hires.

CBC Fullscreen Creator Network names lead
Abby Ho has been appointed to facilitate operations for the partners.

Kristie Painting moves to Bell Media
The former Checkout 51 VP will lead the digital sales team at the media co.

Matt Sweeney to head Xaxis in North America
The former SVP, client engagement has moved into a CEO position.

Greg Doufas upped to C-suite at Globe
The publisher has realigned two executive roles as it increases its focus on data-driven consumer insights and events.

Why Cogeco wants to move past ‘cable’ moniker
The BDU has hired two new senior execs, including former TC Media VP Antoine Shiu, to steer a brand and product-offering “transformation.”

Petro-Can fuels up a new branded content strategy
The company has partnered with CBC for a multiplatform sponsorship ahead of the next Olympic Games.

David Purdy joins Vice Media
The former Rogers exec joins the company as its chief international growth officer.

MediaCom Canada’s new digital SVP
Dominik Majka has moved from ZenithOptimedia to the agency, taking over the role Robin Hassan left vacant last year.

Lou Clancy hangs up his boots
The current SVP of content at Postmedia has announced his retirement, again.

Ryan Fuss joining Vice Canada
The former Blue Ant Media SVP has joined the company as its CRO.

Lesley Conway’s next move
The former Bell Media exec is leading Ontario growth for a Montreal-based OOH startup.

Mitch Dent leaving Rogers
The VP of client solutions will be leaving the company next month.