“The timing is right for me to step aside so that NSI can continue to reshape itself for the future,” said Gill about his decision to leave the organization next month.
The former Entertainment One and Maximum Films exec will oversee film acquisitions and sales.
Silkans (pictured) was named president of Atlantis Broadcasting in 1994 and was inducted into the Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2000.
The departure of Mickie comes as the indie distributor brings on board Harold van Lier to oversee international film operations.
UPDATED (Correction): The former Alliance Atlantis and Insight Sports exec launched the joint venture with Keshet International in June 2013.
The former film and TV industry exec-turned-energy-company-EVP dips a toe back into the entertainment biz.