Douglas Smith Appointed Executive Vice-President of CBC

CBC/Radio-Canada today announced the appointment of Douglas Smith as Executive Vice-President of CBC, effective February 2, 2026.

Doug Smith is a visionary — a high-impact Canadian media leader with over 30 years of experience. He has an extensive track record in the media sector with a deep understanding of the Canadian ecosystem and Canadian audiences.

Smith recently worked at Paramount as the Senior Vice-President of Streaming & Content Licensing/Regional Lead where he was instrumental in orchestrating the Canadian launches of Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Recognized as an inclusive and inspirational leader, he combines rigorous business discipline with a strong ability to navigate teams through periods of industry disruption. 

“Doug has an extensive track record in the media industry and a deep understanding of the Canadian ecosystem and the audiences we serve. We share the ambition to be an indispensable public service for Canadians — to be here for Canada with content that engages, unites and reflects our unique identity and values, while supporting and contributing to the success of Canada's media ecosystem. Doug brings a unique combination of experience and perspectives that will add value to CBC/Radio-Canada and will enable us to achieve those goals.”

— Marie-Philippe Bouchard, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada

“This is a remarkable honour for me. I have deep respect for the role the national public broadcaster plays in Canada. The CBC matters because it helps Canadians understand one another, stay informed, and see themselves reflected in the country we are building together. The work ahead is important to strengthen trust, cultural connection, and our democracy. I am proud to have the opportunity to join such a skilled and passionate team, and to contribute to that responsibility.”

— Douglas Smith, Executive Vice-President Designate, CBC

About CBC/Radio-Canada

CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada’s national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada’s trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages: Dëne Sųłıné, Dene Kǝdǝ́, Dene Zhatıé, Eastern Cree, Dinjii Zhuʼ Ginjik, Inuktitut, Inuvialuktun and Tłı̨chǫ. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Punjabi and Tagalog, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.

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