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Julia Qiwen Zhu named NFB’s new CFO

PRESS RELEASE
30/07/2024

Julia Qiwen Zhu_Photo Qauffeegraphy for the NFB 2024

Julia Qiwen Zhu. Photo Qauffeegraphy for the NFB.

July 30, 2024 – Montreal – National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Suzanne Guèvremont is pleased to announce that Julia Qiwen Zhu is the National Film Board of Canada’s new Chief Financial Officer and Director General, Finance and Administration, effective August19.

Julia Qiwen Zhu, CPA, CMA, brings more than 15 years of experience in performance planning, operational and commercial strategies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation and digital transformation across a wide range of sectors.

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“The NFB must continue to adapt to sweeping changes in the audiovisual sector, while meeting the high expectations that Canadians have for accountability and sound financial management of public organizations. Julia brings new vision and leadership to the vital role of CFO, and I know I’ll be able to rely on her as the NFB works to fulfill our mandate and continue to serve Canadians.”

–         Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson

“I am honoured and eager to bring my financial expertise to support and enhance the incredible work being done here. Together, we can ensure that the NFB continues to thrive financially while staying true to its mission of reflecting Canadian culture and issues through compelling stories.

–         Julia Qiwen Zhu, Chief Financial Officer and Director General, Finance and Administration, NFB

More about Julia Qiwen Zhu

Prior to joining the NFB, Julia was VP Finance (CFO) of CM Labs Simulations, a simulators and software company based in Montreal.

She was previously Director of Finance Transformation at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and served as Controller, Technology Finance, and Global Director, Commercial Performance and Transformation, for Technicolor Creative Studios.

Julia’s past experience also includes serving as Director, FP&A and Commercial Ops, at Guavus, a Thales company; Advisor, Strategic Planning and Development, Valero Energy; as well as Manager, Commercial Finance, at Essilor.

She is a graduate of the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, in Montreal.

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    For more than 80 years, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) has produced, distributed and preserved those stories, which now form a vast audiovisual collection—an important part of our cultural heritage that represents all Canadians.

    To tell these stories, the NFB works with filmmakers of all ages and backgrounds, from across the country. It harnesses their creativity to produce relevant and groundbreaking content for curious, engaged and diverse audiences. The NFB also collaborates with industry experts to foster innovation in every aspect of storytelling, from formats to distribution models.

    Every year, another 50 or so powerful new animated and documentary films are added to the NFB’s extensive collection of more than 14,000 titles, half of which are available to watch for free on nfb.ca.

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