John Tory, the former mayor of Toronto, has been appointed as the new chair of the board of directors at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Expressing his enthusiasm for the role, Tory stated his excitement to collaborate with the board, leaders, artists, filmmakers, and the wider TIFF community to influence the organization’s future direction.
Tory’s tenure officially commences on October 1, as per a recent news release. This year’s TIFF festival is scheduled to take place from September 10 to 20. He succeeds Jeffrey Remedios, who held the position of chair since 2021. Remedios commended TIFF and its leadership, expressing enduring pride in his contributions to the festival’s journey.
Additionally, TIFF announced the appointment of three new members to its board of directors — Deborah Flint, David Furnish, and Daniel Tisch Echevarría. Meanwhile, Asha Daniere, who served on the board for nine years, is stepping down. TIFF conveyed its gratitude to Daniere for her dedicated service and valuable contributions to the organization.
