Fion Anastassiades Named Chair of TVO's Board of Directors; Adesua Ezeokafor Appointed Vice-Chair

TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2026 /CNW/ -- TVO Media Education Group (TVO) today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors following appointments by the Government of Ontario. Fion Anastassiades has been reappointed to the Board and designated as Chair for a five-year term. Adesua Ezeokafor joins the Board as a new member and has been appointed Vice-Chair, also for a five-year term.

Fion Anastassiades, of Ottawa, brings 20 years of experience leading strategic programs, enterprise transformation, and organizational growth across sectors. He brings a collaborative and global perspective shaped by extensive international advisory and diplomatic experience. Founder of a consultancy specializing in strategic program delivery, he has also co-founded firms in international business development and animal health innovation. Deeply committed to the not-for-profit sector, he partners with organizations to strengthen governance, infrastructure, and digital capabilities that enable lasting impact.

Adesua Ezeokafor, of Oakville, is a senior finance executive and Chartered Director (C.Dir) with extensive experience in financial leadership, governance, risk management and organizational oversight across manufacturing, biotechnology and energy. She brings a combination of executive financial leadership, governance experience, and a strong understanding of accountability, oversight, and stewardship in both corporate and public-interest organizations. Adesua is Chief Financial Officer of +OSB, a Canadian manufacturer based in Burlington and previously held senior finance roles at Fusion Pharmaceuticals, which was acquired by AstraZeneca, and Phillips 66 Canada. She currently serves as Treasurer of the Oakville Symphony and Chair of the Ontario Tax Committee of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters and previously chaired the Finance and Audit Committee of the Council of the College of Early Childhood Educators of Ontario.

TVO Media Education Group is an agency of the Ontario Ministry of Education that contributes to learning, civic engagement and public service media across Ontario. The organization provides free, trusted, and accessible educational content that can support Ontarians of all ages, regardless of background, location, or circumstance. To fulfill its mandate, TVO delivers curriculum-connected resources through TVO Learn and TVOkids, offers Ontario's largest online high school through TVO ILC, and produces journalism, documentaries, current affairs programming, and podcasts that help Ontarians understand the issues shaping their communities and province.

"Fion and Adesua bring the kind of perspective TVO needs for this next chapter: thoughtful, ambitious, and firmly focused on impact," said Pary Bell, CEO of TVO Media Education Group. "As we build new learning programs and resources for Ontarians, their leadership will help us move with purpose and measure our success by the difference we make for learners across the province."

TVO and the Board of Directors extend sincere gratitude to Chris Day, whose term as Chair comes to an end after serving in the role since 2020.

"I am grateful to Chris for the insight, steady commitment and valuable guidance he brought to our work together on the Board," said Fion Anastassiades, Chair of TVO's Board of Directors. "His leadership helped TVO navigate a period of significant change and remain well positioned for the future. I am pleased to welcome Adesua as Vice-Chair and look forward to working with her, my fellow Board members, and TVO's leadership team to deliver on TVO's mandate in the best interests of Ontario learners."

In accordance with the Ontario Educational Communications Authority Act, TVO's Board of Directors is appointed by the Lieutenant Governor in Council to provide strategic oversight for the organization while ensuring value for all Ontarians.

For more information about TVO's Board of Directors visit, TVO.me.

ABOUT TVO MEDIA EDUCATION GROUP  

TVO Media Education Group inspires learning that changes lives and enriches communities. Founded in 1970, we are a globally recognized digital learning organization that engages Ontarians of all ages with inclusive experiences and diverse perspectives. Through our brands TVO Today, TVO Learn, TVO ILC and TVOkids, we're investing in the transformative potential of education for everyone. TVO is a registered charity funded in part by the Province of Ontario and supported by thousands of sponsors and donors. Visit TVO.me for more information. 

SOURCE TVO