TORONTO — The Canadian Media Producers Association (CMPA) announced today the promotion of Marcia Douglas (above) to the position of vice-president of industry and business affairs.
Most recently senior director of business affairs for CMPA, Douglas joined the organization in 2015 as its director of digital strategy and business affairs.
In her new role, Douglas “will be a key member of the CMPA senior leadership team and will continue to provide strategic advice and services to CMPA members and staff in the areas of industry relations, business affairs, policy development, production financing, sustainability and equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI),” reads a press release announcing her new appointment.
“Marcia truly excels at collaborating and maintaining strong relationships within the CMPA, with independent producers, and with industry partners,” said CMPA president and CEO Reynolds Mastin, in the release.
“She is a driving force for sustainability, innovation and inclusivity, always seeking to further the best interests of CMPA members and the wider industry,” Mastin said.
Since joining the organization, Douglas “has worked tirelessly on behalf of CMPA members, supporting the important work of various CMPA committees, providing practical advice on business affairs, policy development and more recently championing EDI and climate action and sustainability,” the press release says.
“Adding to a long list of contributions, and one of the most impactful, is the key role that Douglas played in advocacy to establish and implement the Short-Term Compensation Fund which has served as a production lifeline during the pandemic,” the release says.
“Independent production is a cultural and economic powerhouse that can lead change through its impact and stories,” Douglas said. “I am grateful for the opportunity to work for the CMPA and its members to advance a diversity of voices and stories by and for all Canadians and audiences around the world.”
Photo borrowed from the CMPA’s website.
