Blue Ant Media Corporation announced the appointments of Dervla Kelly as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer (CMCO) and Surani Adamesco as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), following the completion of its reverse takeover transaction and listing on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BAMI).
“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 Jamie Schouela, Chief Operating Officer. “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.”
As Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Dervla will lead Blue Ant’s corporate, consumer, and trade marketing strategy, ensuring a cohesive and impactful global brand presence. She will also oversee the company’s Communications and Creative Services teams, advancing innovation and AI-driven initiatives to enhance marketing performance and support international growth.
A seasoned marketing and media executive, Dervla led Marketing and Digital at Corus Entertainment, overseeing a diverse portfolio of broadcast, streaming, distribution, and digital brands, including Kin Community—a leading Creator agency—and so.da, Corus’ social-first agency supporting major clients such as Amazon, RBC, and PlutoTV. Her prior experience includes senior leadership roles at Canwest, Shaw Media, Husky Injection Molding Systems, and Celestica.
In her position as Chief Technology Officer, Surani will lead Blue Ant’s IT, Media Services, and Channel Playout teams, ensuring the Company leverages advanced systems, automation tools, and efficient workflows to deliver world-class technical distribution for both its Canadian and international channels.
With more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership and digital transformation, Surani has a proven track record of driving enterprise-scale modernization and innovation. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at SiriusXM Canada, where she led enterprise modernization initiatives, enhanced cybersecurity strategies, and implemented innovative cloud platforms. Her career also includes leadership roles at Rogers Communications and Primus.
Both executives will join the management team and serve as Officers of Blue Ant Media.