Women In Film has named its Board of Directors EVP Syrinthia Studer as president, the organization announced today. Her tenure, which will commence next year, picks up following Amy Baer’s 9-year term as leader of WIF’s board of directors. “I’m now thrilled to pass the baton to an extraordinary woman, executive, and a friend, WIF’s next Board President, Syrinthia Studer,” Baer said in a statement. “A 25-year industry veteran with a career spanning from marketing to development, and from film to digital platforms production in the U.S.
and globally. Syrinthia is a bold and caring leader, and WIF has already benefited from her vast and diverse experience and extraordinary leadership skills as a Board member since 2018, and most recently, Executive Vice President of the WIF Executive Committee.
She has a clear-eyed, ambitious, and exciting agenda for WIF in 2025 and beyond.” WIF CEO Kirsten Schaffer added, “Syrinthia’s exceptional leadership record places her at the forefront of our field. “As Syrinthia prepares to step into the role, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Amy Baer for her stellar guidance during one of the most turbulent times in our industry.
I look forward to working closely with Syrinthia to bring innovation, excellence, and the fresh perspective necessary to advance equity.” Studer said of her appointment: “I am grateful for Amy’s leadership and honored to be entrusted to take the baton at a time when the entertainment industry is experiencing such rapid and transformative change.
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