Bourdages joins NFB as director general, creation and innovation

MONTREAL – Former CBC and TVA exec René Bourdages has been named director general, creation and innovation at the NFB, effective September 1st.Bourdages (pictured) is the founder and CEO of consulting firm Elevado Media, and was also president of the merchandising division at CBC; EVP broadcasting and operations at TVA/Quebecor; and EVP of programming, sales and marketing at Astral Media.At NFB, he will oversee the interactive studios in Vancouver and Montreal and both English program and French program (animation and documentary), in line with the specific objectives of each.“With daring and creativity comes risk. And to continue to be a leader...