Kirstine Stewart named CBC vice-president

Kirstine Stewart has been named executive vice-president of the CBC's English services, after doing the job on an interim basis since August 2010. She replaced Richard Stursberg and was named to the job effective immediately. She was general manager of CBC Television beginning in April 2006 and brought shows such as Republic of Doyle, The Tudors and Dragon's Den to the public broadcaster. Prior to joining CBC, Stewart was senior vice-president of programming for Alliance Atlantis.