OTTAWA, February 1, 2008 - The Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, today announced the appointments of Marc Rousseau and Jerome S. Zwicker as members of the National Film Board of Canada.
"Mr. Rousseau and Mr. Zwicker are great additions to the National Film Board of Canada," said Minister Verner. "Their extensive experience in a number of fields will benefit the Board."
Marc Rousseau graduated from Concordia University with a bachelor of arts in economics and finance. Over the years, he has gained 15 years of experience in management and finance and more than 20 years in planning. Mr. Rousseau is currently a partner with LVR Capital, a financial consulting firm.
Jerome S. Zwicker is currently the president, CEO, and major shareholder of Thorndale International. Over the years, Mr. Zwicker has been on the boards and committees of many organizations, including Habitat for Humanity and the Toronto Blue Jays B'nai Brith Day, which he founded and of which he is still the chair.
The National Film Board of Canada, created in 1939 by an Act of Parliament, has a mandate to produce and distribute distinctive, culturally diverse, challenging, and relevant audiovisual works that provide Canada and the world with a unique Canadian perspective. For more information, please visit the Board's website at www.nfb.ca.
Information:
Dominic Gosselin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage,
Status of Women and Official Languages
819 997-7788
