Julia Qiwen Zhu named NFB’s new CFO

Suzanne Guèvremont is pleased to announce that Julia Qiwen Zhu is the National Film Board of Canada’s new Chief Financial Officer and Director General, Finance and Administration, effective August19.

Julia Qiwen Zhu, CPA, CMA, brings more than 15 years of experience in performance planning, operational and commercial strategies, enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation and digital transformation across a wide range of sectors.

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“The NFB must continue to adapt to sweeping changes in the audiovisual sector, while meeting the high expectations that Canadians have for accountability and sound financial management of public organizations. Julia brings new vision and leadership to the vital role of CFO, and I know I’ll be able to rely on her as the NFB works to fulfill our mandate and continue to serve Canadians.”

–         Suzanne Guèvremont, Government Film Commissioner and NFB Chairperson

“I am honoured and eager to bring my financial expertise to support and enhance the incredible work being done here. Together, we can ensure that the NFB continues to thrive financially while staying true to its mission of reflecting Canadian culture and issues through compelling stories.

–         Julia Qiwen Zhu, Chief Financial Officer and Director General, Finance and Administration, NFB

More about Julia Qiwen Zhu

Prior to joining the NFB, Julia was VP Finance (CFO) of CM Labs Simulations, a simulators and software company based in Montreal.

She was previously Director of Finance Transformation at the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), and served as Controller, Technology Finance, and Global Director, Commercial Performance and Transformation, for Technicolor Creative Studios.

Julia’s past experience also includes serving as Director, FP&A and Commercial Ops, at Guavus, a Thales company; Advisor, Strategic Planning and Development, Valero Energy; as well as Manager, Commercial Finance, at Essilor.

She is a graduate of the John Molson School of Business, Concordia University, in Montreal.

Founded in 1939, the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is a one-of-a-kind producer, co-producer and distributor of distinctive, engaging, relevant and innovative documentary and animated films. As a talent incubator, it is one of the world’s leading creative centres. The NFB has enabled Canadians to tell and hear each other’s stories for over eight decades, and its films are a reliable and accessible educational resource. The NFB is also recognized around the world for its expertise in preservation and conservation, and for its rich and vibrant collection of works, which form a pillar of Canada’s cultural heritage. To date, the NFB has produced more than 14,000 works, 6,500 of which can be streamed free of charge at nfb.ca. The NFB and its productions and co-productions have earned over 7,000 awards, including 11 Oscars and an Honorary Academy Award for overall excellence in cinema.