TVO Media Education Group (TVO) is officially looking for a new CEO, announcing Tuesday that Jeffrey Orridge, whose term was set to expire later this year, will be leaving the Ontario public broadcaster on Aug. 15 for another opportunity.

Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Hinshelwood will assume the role of Acting CEO, with executive search firm Odgers Berndtson selected to find a permanent replacement.

“During his time as CEO, Jeffrey has been instrumental in driving strategic, digital, and cultural transformation at TVO. His contributions have helped cement TVO’s reputation as an international leader in digital media education. My board colleagues and I extend sincere gratitude to Jeffrey for his leadership and dedication to public service,” said TVO Board Chair Chris Day, in the TVO announcement. “We are confident that under Jennifer’s leadership TVO will continue building on its recent momentum without missing a beat.”

Orridge, a former CFL commissioner and CBC executive, took up the CEO role in late 2020. Prior to joining TVO, he’d most recently served as Chairman of Toronto-based Tiidal Gaming. He succeeded Lisa de Wilde, TVO’s longest serving CEO, who stepped down after 14 years in 2019.

“It has been an honour and a privilege to serve as TVO’s CEO during this time of growth and transition,” said Orridge. “The tremendous content the team has produced for audiences and educators, our work to amplify the issues and voices of all Ontarians, and our progress in transforming to a multi-platform digital organization are things that I will always remember with great satisfaction. But mostly, I will cherish the truly exceptional team I had the privilege and joy to work with.”