Howes, who most recently served as executive director of the Canadian Filmmakers Distribution Centre, assumes the role on March 1.
Among its pledges, the organization said it will create a pair of inclusion-focused managerial positions as it looks to build a more “egalitarian, open and diverse organization.”
Four key promotions will see the company focus on content development, production and franchise growth.
The Toronto-based prodco has hired Diana Foley and Eli Campbell in newly created development roles for factual and scripted, respectively, and named a post-production director.
Murdoch Mysteries claims the #29 spot, meanwhile The Rookie leads this week’s list.
The producers association took part in a Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage meeting to discuss ways to address IP retention in a streamer-dominated landscape.
Gillis will oversee operations, sales and marketing in the newly created position, based out of Gusto’s Ottawa studio.
Canadian theatre director and actor Keira Loughran is attached to write and direct.
Empire and The Cosby Show actor Phylicia Rashad is expected to star in the series, as well as executive produce.
The Croods: A New Age leads, followed by News of the World at #2 and Promising Young Woman at #3.
ACTRA Toronto’s ceremony also saw Outstanding Performance – Female go to Tamara Podemski (Coroner), while Jesse LaVercombe (Violation) was honoured with Outstanding Performance – Male.
The proceeds of the initial public offering would be between $175 million and $201.3 million, according to documents filed last week.