Scot Keith
Scot Keith is the founder and President/CEO of One Twenty-Three West (123w), an idea and design collective based in Vancouver and Toronto which won Canada’s Small Agency of the Year award in 2020. Scot has helped lead campaigns that have won or been nominated for over 500 awards, including Hockey Canada’s “Relax, it’s just a Game” which was featured on Oprah. He has spoken all over the world, including the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.
Randy Kitt
Vice Chair
Randy Kitt is the Director of Media at Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union. A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University’s Radio and Television Arts program, Kitt worked at TSN, Discovery Channel Canada, CTV, and Bell Media for over 20 years as a production video editor, editing news, show openings, features, documentaries, commercials, and promotions.
Kitt worked his way up the local 79M leadership as a steward, secretary, and local president. He was elected as Unifor’s first Media Chairperson, serving on the union’s National Executive Board before being hired as a National Representative.
As Unifor’s Media Director, Kitt is responsible for the direction of media policy, bargaining and enforcing collective agreements and the protection of journalists and media workers.
Unifor fights tirelessly, not only for its members’ rights and protections, but for a vibrant Canadian Media landscape that champions Canadian content and supports local news and a healthy democracy.
Janet Ramcharitar
Board Chair
Janet Ramcharitar is an experienced Senior HR Executive specializing in global talent management, diversity, equity, and inclusion and organizational transformation. Currently, as Vice President of Global Talent at Altus Group, she has led significant advancements in performance management, DEI and leadership development leveraging a broad spectrum of strategies including AI integration. Her career includes impactful roles at ACCO Brands and Coca-Cola Refreshments, where she has driven talent alignment with business objectives, led comprehensive DEI strategies, and managed high-profile change management initiatives. Janet’s approach is anchored in fostering inclusive cultures that inspire creativity and engagement. Holding an MBA in Leadership and Sustainability, she is recognized for her ability to merge strategic HR practices with sustainable business growth.
Gregory Taylor
Gregory Taylor is an associate professor in the University of Calgary’s Department of Communication, Media, and Film, where his teaching and research focuses on the politics and economics of the Canadian broadcasting and wireless industries. His first book, Shut Off: The Canadian Digital Television Transition (McGill-Queen’s, 2013), was shortlisted for the 2014 Donner Prize for Best Public Policy Book by a Canadian. Gregory received his PhD from McGill University in 2010.