John Vekar

Director, Business & Rights, Content Data Group @CBC/Radio-Canada

Toronto, ON, CA

I’m leading a continuous learning and development strategy among 10 direct reports, and coaching and mentoring colleagues on data storytelling techniques to turn complex data into compelling narratives. Strategic insights from our team\'s data guide rights and financing strategies across the spectrum of Scripted and Unscripted content, from micro budgets to multimillion dollar productions. Another critical aspect of this leadership role is balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution and skills development, because that strengthens every aspect of our deal making across all genres of programming.