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Gave Lindo to head up CBC’s OTT strategy


TORONTO – CBC has promoted Gave Lindo to executive director of OTT programming.Prior to rejoining CBC in December 2017, Lindo (pictured) was executive director of the Reelworld Film Festival and Foundation.  From 2009–2015, he worked with CBC’s Business and Rights team, and was named deputy director in 2013. He also chaired the CBC/Radio-Canada Inclusion and Diversity Advisory Committee between 2011–2015. In his new role, Lindo will lead and evolve OTT content strategies and partner with all internal teams to ensure the continued growth and expansion of CBC's over-the-top streaming service, including the CBC TV streaming app for iOs and Android and cbc.ca/watch, as well as oversee CBC's slate of...