Blue Ant bolsters senior leadership team after listing on Toronto Stock Exchange

Dervla Kelly (left) and Surani Adamesco

Canada’s Blue Ant Media is expanding its senior leadership team after going public last month, with industry veterans Dervla Kelly and Surani Adamesco joining as chief marketing and communications officer (CMCO) and chief technology officer (CTO) respectively.

In their new roles, both executives will join Blue Ant’s management team and serve as officers.

As CMCO, Kelly will lead Blue Ant’s corporate, consumer and trade marketing strategy, in addition to overseeing the company’s communications and creative services teams and driving innovation and AI-driven initiatives related to marketing and international growth.

Previously, Kelly led marketing and digital at Corus Entertainment, including its social media agency Kin Community.

In her role as CTO, Adamesco will lead Blue Ant’s IT, media services and content delivery teams. Adamesco was previously the senior VP of information technology at SiriusXM Canada.

“Now as a public company, we’re embarking on an ambitious growth strategy to strengthen our position as an international streamer, production studio and rights-management leader,” said chief operating officer Jamie Schouela.

“Dervla and Surani bring exceptional expertise and strategic vision in their respective areas. Their leadership will be key as we scale operations, drive innovation and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”