Blue Ant Media has announced the appointments of Dervla Kelly as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) and Surani Adamesco as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), following the completion of its reverse takeover transaction and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).
Kelly, formerly led Marketing and Digital at Corus Entertainment, overseeing a portfolio of broadcast, streaming, distribution, and digital brands, including creator agency Kin Community and so.da, Corus’ social-first agency. She’ll lead Blue Ant’s corporate, consumer, and trade marketing strategy, and its Communications and Creative Services teams, “advancing innovation and AI-driven initiatives to enhance marketing performance and support international growth.”
Adamesco, who previously served as SVP of Information Technology at SiriusXM Canada, will lead Blue Ant’s IT, Media Services, and Channel Playout teams, “ensuring the company leverages advanced systems, automation tools, and efficient workflows to deliver world-class technical distribution for both its Canadian and international channels.”
“Now as a public company, we’re embarking on an ambitious growth strategy to strengthen our position as an international streamer, production studio, and rights-management leader,” said Jamie Schouela, Chief Operating Officer. “Dervla and Surani bring exceptional expertise and strategic vision in their respective areas. Their leadership will be key as we scale operations, drive innovation, and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”
Both Adamesco and Kelly will join the management team and serve as Officers of Blue Ant Media.
