Corus appoints first head of environment and sustainability

TORONTO — Corus Entertainment announced yesterday it has hired Sheila Ritson-Bennett (above) as the company’s first head of environment and sustainability. “In this newly created role, Ritson-Bennett will play an integral role in working with leaders across the company to shape Corus’ broader environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy while providing expert legal and industry counsel on related social and policy matters,” reads a press release. Ritson-Bennett’s appointment was effective yesterday and she reports directly to Jennifer Lee, executive vice-president and general counsel for Corus Entertainment. “Corus is committed to the advancement of our ESG policy, strategy and integration,” said...