Hubert T Lacroix, president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, has announced the departure of Richard Stursberg, executive vice-president, English services, from CBC/Radio-Canada effective as of 6 August.
“When Richard was appointed executive vice-president of CBC Television six years ago,” said Mr. Lacroix, “he brought with him a revolution that shook the foundation of the organization and eventually of the whole of our English services. He challenged every premise, attacked conventional wisdom, and uprooted whole parts of the internal culture. Six years later, the institution is better off than it was. I want to acknowledge his success in turning CBC Television around and thank him for his contribution.”
“We are in the midst of developing a new strategic plan that will guide CBC/Radio-Canada through the next five years. This is the opportune time to bring new leadership to English Services and to ensure alignment of the senior team on the future of the public broadcaster.”
Kirstine Stewart, general manager, CBC Television, will take on the position of executive vice-president, English services, on an interim basis.
(Source: CBC/Radio-Canada)
