New Ownership and Management at OUTtv

January 11, 2017

Vancouver, BC. – January 11, 2017 –  OUTtv, Canada’s national LGBTQ television network, is pleased to announce new majority owner, Stern Partners and new CEO, Brad Danks.   Following 10 years as majority owner and CEO, James Shavick will remain chairman of the board.  This change heralds a bold new chapter in LGBTQ programming in Canada and around the world.

Shamsh Kassam, CFO of Stern Partners, said: “We are very excited about the opportunity to help build OUTtv to the next level.  This is an excellent business opportunity, and we look forward to working with James, Brad and the rest of the OUTtv team.”

“James Shavick and Joy McPhail have been outstanding stewards of the network,” said OUTtv CEO Brad Danks.  “We look forward to continued growth over the long term working with Stern Partners to expand across platforms around the world,” said Danks.

“I’m looking forward to working with Brad, Stern Partners and the team to continue to build the network. With this investment, OUTtv is well positioned for continued growth,” said incoming Board Chairman, James Shavick.  Shavick will remain part of the team and a shareholder in the business.

“We anticipate a lot of exciting developments in the weeks to come.” concluded Danks