Wow Unlimited Media Inc. announced the appointment of John Vandervelde as Executive Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief Financial Officer of the corporation effective as of September 11, 2017, subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange. Christine Read served as Interim Chief Financial Officer of the corporation. Having obtained his CPA.CA, CPA.CMA and ACIS, Mr. Vandervelde brings an extensive background in the entertainment and media sector with a depth of experience in capital markets and finance, including film and television financing, distribution and licensing, structuring international co-productions and mergers and acquisitions, as well as strong experience with financial management and reporting, corporate governance and risk management.

Mr. Vandervelde joins the corporation from InterMedia Finance Corp. where he has acted as managing director since 2013. Prior to joining InterMedia Finance Corp., Mr. Vandervelde acted as the Senior Vice President, Business Development & International Coproduction for Cookie Jar Entertainment Inc. and prior thereto he served as the Senior Vice President, Production & Finance for Nelvana Limited.