Tom Hastings, former Paramount+ Canada head of original programming, has boarded the Toronto-based company as VP, development.
The company’s expanded finance team includes Anton Parfenyuk, who joined as director, finance late last year.
Luxe Listings Toronto, produced by Scott McGillivray’s prodco MEM, will be in production until late summer.
The company has hired key operations and producing roles as it eyes growth opportunities in 2023.
Veteran comedian Howie Mandel and Lilly Singh are among the judges of Canada’s Got Talent, which is filming in Niagara Falls early next month.
President Angela Jennings shares how producing Canada’s Got Talent is the first step in the evolution of McGillivray Entertainment Media.
Jennings will now serve as president of the Scott McGillivray-led prodco, while Baker will oversee its content slate as head of production.
Heather Ryall, former VP of program services at Shaw Media/Canwest, has been appointed VP of Toronto-based Fusion Television.