TVO Media Education Group (TVO) announced Wednesday the appointment of three new members to its board of directors.
Fion Anastassiades is joining the TVO board as vice chair, and Fraser Lockerbie and Tatiana Hermanns have been appointed as directors.
Based in Ottawa, Anastassiades is a consultant with 20 years of experience leading strategic programs, enterprise transformation and organizational growth across sectors, partnering with organizations to strengthen governance, infrastructure and digital capabilities that enable lasting impact, according to a TVO press release announcing the board appointments.
“His professional journey reflects a deep belief in the value of cross-sector collaboration, evidence-based decision-making, and the role of well-governed organizations in driving positive societal outcomes. He is passionate about advancing public education, digital innovation, and equitable access to information, and is committed to helping TVO strengthen its role as a trusted, future-ready public broadcaster serving all Ontarians,” the press release said about Anastassiades, who has been appointed to the TVO board for the next three years.
Lockerbie is the founder of Civil Agency, an advertising and creative firm specializing in the development of issues-based advocacy campaigns for some of Canada’s leading advocacy organizations, TVO’s press release said. “A former columnist and editor, Lockerbie has seen the media landscape evolve as both an advertising executive and a journalist and has supported internationally recognized brands adapt their business models to meet the increasing diversified needs of their audiences,” the release said.
Based in Toronto, Hermanns is a broker at Chestnut Park Real Estate Ltd. Brokerage. Her community involvement includes serving as a director for the Southlake Health Foundation.
Both Lockerbie and Hermanns have been appointed to the TVO board for the next two years.
“The business experience and public policy expertise that Fion, Fraser, and Tatiana bring to the board will be welcome additions as we prepare TVO for its next phase of growth,” said Chris Day, TVO’s board chair, in a statement. “Ontarians rightly expect their provincial agencies to be at their best, and these appointments help ensure that will continue to be the case with TVO.”
“With the addition of these accomplished professionals, TVO’s Board is well positioned to leverage their passion for education, diverse expertise in media, governance, advocacy, and community engagement,” said Jennifer Hinshelwood, acting CEO of TVO. “I am confident that our new members will greatly contribute to TVO’s mission to offer innovative educational resources and deliver trusted journalism and programming to all Ontarians.”
Photos of (l-r) Fion Anastassiades, Fraser Lockerbie and Tatiana Hermanns courtesy of TVO
