Corus restructures content leadership team

Corus Entertainment Inc. announced Monday its plans to restructure its original content leadership team which includes two new appointments. Rachel Nelson, who oversaw the development and production of both scripted and unscripted programming for Corus, was appointed vice-president of original programming and head of Corus Studios. “Nelson will lead all commissions with the independent production community and work to build out Corus’ slate of original drama, lifestyle, factual and reality programs. She will also oversee the continued growth of Corus Studios,” the release states. Mellany Welsh was appointed vice-president and head of Nelvana, an animation studio owned by Corus. “Welsh brings years of experience in leading Nelvana’s licensing and merchandising business, partnering with major children’s brands to bring popular characters to the screen and maximize related revenues. In the expanded role, Welsh will now oversee all aspects of Corus’ children’s animation and live action studio, including book publisher Kids Can Press,” the release states. The changes will come into effect on Feb. 1 and they will be reporting directly to Troy Reeb, executive vice-president of networks and content. “Amid ongoing changes in the competitive landscape for Canadian programming and building upon many successful years of growing our slate of Corus original content, the changes announced today support our focus on prioritizing the highest return on investment for our own networks as well as international sales,” Reeb stated. Lisa Godfrey, senior vice-president of original programming and Corus Studios, will be stepping down from the role after a 24-year tenure with the company. Following her departure, the role will be eliminated. Pam Westman will be retiring from her role as president of Nelvana after serving in the position for five years. Jeff Norton, head of Waterside Studios, will also be leaving the company at the end of February. The latter two will continue to work with Corus in a consulting capacity for several months following their departure.

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