Catherine Tait

Catherine Tait completed an undergraduate degree in literature and philosophy, following the encouragement of the UC registrar at the time who suggested she switch from science to liberal arts. She went on to complete post-graduate degrees in communications studies at Boston University and the University of Paris. She has taken on many leadership roles in media and film, including at Telefilm Canada, Hollywood Suite, iThentic, and Duopoly, which she co-founded. She was previously the president and COO of Salter Street Films and in 2018 was appointed president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada. She has reinvigorated the public broadcaster on several fronts, including digital transformation, and in 2019 was named Playback’s Executive of the Year.