Meet the new President and CEO of CBC and Radio-Canada: Marie-Philippe Bouchard
Women Leaders22.10.2024
Come January, Canada’s public broadcaster will have a new leader, as Marie-Philippe Bouchard steps into the role of President and CEO of CBC and Radio-Canada, marking an exciting milestone as the first Francophone woman to hold the position.
The announcement was made on Tuesday by The Honourable Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Canadian Heritage, who praised Bouchard’s impressive media experience and leadership skills.
“Marie-Philippe Bouchard is a talented, strong public broadcasting leader with a proven record of transformation,” said St-Onge. “As the next President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, she brings a wealth of experience to this pivotal time for our cultural and information ecosystem, as well as a solid background in organizational culture and change leadership.”
Bouchard brings with her years of experience from TV5 Québec Canada, where she played a key role in expanding French-language programming across TV5 networks.
And she’s no stranger to the CBC and Radio-Canada family. Bouchard previously held key management and senior executive positions in legal services, strategic planning and regulatory affairs, information and digital services, and music.
With a background in law — she’s been a member of the Québec Bar since 1985 — Bouchard also stays active in her community, serving on several boards, including the Université de Montréal’s Centre for Research in Public Law.
“Public service media all around the world serve as a precious public asset. As society changes at a fast pace, so must our public broadcaster, continuing to build trust in order to remain relevant to all Canadians,” said Bouchard.
“With my experience serving audiences both at TV5/Unis TV and CBC/Radio-Canada, I look forward to this challenge and to working together with all Canadians, including the CBC/Radio-Canada team, Canadian content creators, and other partners, to chart the path forward.”
