TORONTO – It was announced today Maxine Bailey has been appointed executive director of the Canadian Film Centre (CFC).
Bailey joins the CFC after 18 years at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), most recently as vice-president, advancement. Bailey will take the job on May 3, 2021, succeeding Slawko Klymkiw, who retired at the end of March 2021.
“We at the CFC could not be in better hands,” said Christina Jennings, chair and CEO, Shaftesbury and chair, CFC Board of Directors. “She knows our industry well – not only from her many years at TIFF, but also as an active member of Toronto’s arts community. She is such a positive force and we are delighted that she will be leading the CFC and our growth in the years to come.”
Bailey “will be responsible for implementing CFC’s strategic plan, managing the financial health and performance of the organization, and ensuring the success of its operations. Furthermore, she will establish key long-term relationships with partners that help realize the organization’s mission, with a relentless focus on community impact and shared value for all stakeholders,” reads the release.
“I feel privileged and honoured to lead the Canadian Film Centre – an institution that plays such a crucial role in shaping stories that reflect this country’s diversity — and to support and promote the next generation of Canada’s finest storytellers,” she said.
