Jay Baguioro
CEO, Executive Producer
Jay Baguioro is an entrepreneur and realty investor. An innate interest in business and in realty markets afforded him ownership of a chain of investment properties across southern Ontario in his 20s. He brings over 10 years of product development, sales and marketing experience through his position with CTV as Sales Executive, Discovery Channel Canada, Animal Planet, travel+excape, Discovery Civilization and Project Manager, Interactive Sales for all Discovery network websites. His forte is cultivating relationships and pursuing sales from high ranking executives and key players in Canada’s broadcast and interactive world, both at the advertising agency level and at the direct client level.
Philippe Galea
CFO, Executive Producer
Philippe Galea brings to the company over 10 years experience in the field of finance, most recently in a Senior Analyst role with a private Bay Street firm in Toronto. Previous roles with RBC and with a mortgage lending company in Toronto allowed him to foster new business relationships and manage a multiple of high profile accounts. A worldly traveller, Philippe has visited 20 countries which has broadened his perspective in style, design and lifestyle.
Jo Ann Baguioro-Thompson
EVP, Marketing & Strategy
Jo Ann brings to the company her experience as an entrepreneur having founded Tiburon Treats Inc. – a specialty manufacturing company that specializes in the development, production and distribution of “all-natural”, holistic and super premium canine treats to Canada’s pet market. In this role, she is responsible for the overall management of the business including sales and marketing, partnerships and business strategy. She also brings over 15 years of management experience with a strong emphasis in marketing and operations with an investment boutique in Toronto from 1997 to 2006 and in media advertising with one of the largest multimedia publishing companies in Canada.
Liam Nickerson
Freelance Creative Director, Digital
Liam is a multifaceted designer who has worked as a copywriter, print designer, mural painter, comic book hanger-on, and tattoo illustrator. But most notably he has over a decade of experience designing for interactive. Working at one time or another with all of Canada’s largest media companies and delivering design and art direction for brands across a wide range of industries, Liam has brought his singular approach to rock bands, movie studios, banks and charity organisations with an eye towards the unique qualities dictated by each project. He is a resourceful art director and producer who leverages practical know-how and strong storytelling skills to create striking work.
