Chris Marett to become CEO
VANCOUVER — Independent service provider Novus Entertainment Inc. announced today Donna Robertson (above), the Vancouver-based company’s co-president and chief legal officer, retired on Nov. 1 after 22 years at the organization.
During her lengthy tenure at the company, Robertson “was instrumental in building Novus into the largest, independent service provider in Metro Vancouver,” says a press release.
“My time with Novus has been hugely rewarding because I have had the opportunity to be part of a great team,” Robertson said in the release.
“Novus was one of the first companies in Canada to offer Ethernet Internet and to obtain a competitive BDU license. Innovation is in the company’s DNA and customer service has been its competitive edge. It was wonderful to be on board as the company grew,” she said.
For the last three years, Robertson was also chair of the Canadian Communication Systems Alliance (CCSA), where she “helped usher in new rules and regulations regarding the CRTC’s packaging on Skinny Basic and played an important role in levelling the playing field for smaller ISPs in Canada,” the press release says.
“We greatly benefitted from Donna’s steady and personable style as she led our Board through the modernization of our governance, funding and membership models over the last few years,” said CCSA CEO Jay Thomson, in the release. “She was a very effective chair and made a tremendous contribution to our organization.”
It was also announced Chris Marett, who joined Novus in March 2020 as co-president and chief financial officer, will become the company’s CEO. Marett was previously CEO of Prince Rupert-based CityWest until he left in early 2020.
“Vancouver is a highly competitive market,” Marett said. “There have been many companies that have come and gone. It’s a testament to both Donna and my predecessor, Doug Holman, that Novus has thrived. I look forward to continuing to grow Novus alongside the amazing people we have here.”
Photo borrowed from Donna Robertson’s LinkedIn profile.
