Youth Media Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Aniorté as co-chair of its Board of Directors. “It’s an honour for me to serve as co-chair of Youth Media Alliance,” he said. “I’m proud to continue playing an active role in the organization, focusing on interactive content as an integral part of the Alliance’s commitment to excellence.” He takes over from Michèle Fortin, whom YMA sincerely thanks for her 10 years of dedicated service.
An entrepreneur and renowned professional in digital media and entertainment, Guillaume Aniorté has held numerous management positions over the past 20 years. In 2024, he co-founded Tribal Nova, which became a leader in developing and licensing online apps, games and channels for kids, before selling the company in 2024 to the US publishing group Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Mr. Aniorté is currently Vice-President of Strategic Development and Acquisitions with Frima, one of Canada’s largest digital entertainment studios. He’s also a shareholder in companies dedicated to digital content for young audiences, and sits on the board of the Regroupement des producteurs multimédias.
The following is the full list of YMA Board of Directors:
Co-chairs: Guillaume Aniorté, Frima, and J.J. Johnson, Sinking Ship Entertainment; Secretary: Michele Paris, Knowledge Kids & BBC Kids; Treasurer: Vince Commisso, 9 Story Media Group; Directors: Judith Beauregard, Tobo, Athena Georgaklis, Teletoon, Michael Goldsmith, DHX Television, Madeleine Lévesque, Sardine Productions, Ira Levy, Breakthrough Entertainment, Martin Markle, Kids’ CBC, Peter Moss, PDM Entertainment, Jamie Piekarz, Corus Kids, Alexandra Raffé, Thunderbird Films, Kim Wilson.