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Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed details about its upcoming separation, with Warner Bros. housing streaming and studios, while Discovery Global will encompass channels across the globe.
Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Gaming Studios, as well as their film and television libraries, will be housed under Warner Bros. The global networks, including CNN, TNT Sports in the U.S., Discovery and free-to-air channels across Europe, plus Discovery+ and Bleacher Report (B/R), will fall under Discovery Global.
David Zaslav, currently president and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, will serve as president and CEO of Warner Bros. The team will include Pam Abdy, co-Chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group; Priya Aiyar, chief legal officer; Casey Bloys, chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max; Bruce Campbell, COO; Mike De Luca, co-chair and CEO of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group; Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. TV Group; Robert Gibbs, chief communications and public affairs officer; James Gunn, co-Chairman and CEO of DC Studios; Lori Locke, chief accounting officer; JB Perrette, CEO and president of streaming and games; Peter Safran, co-Chairman and CEO of DC Studios; and Avi Saxena, CTO.
“We will proudly continue the more than century-long legacy of Warner Bros. through our commitment to bringing culture-defining stories, characters and entertainment to audiences around the world,” said Zaslav. “Over the past several years, we have made important strides across the business, launching and investing in a profitable, global streaming service and reinvigorating our studios to return them again to an industry-leading position. With our unmatched portfolio of storytelling IP coupled with our incredible creative partners, and now an executive team of proven, bold, and committed creative and corporate leaders, we are in a strong position to launch and continue to meaningfully grow a company worthy of our storied past.”
Discovery Global will be led by Gunnar Wiedenfels as president and CEO, with Gerhard Zeiler tapped as president for the U.S., U.K. and Germany at Discovery+ and chief content officer. Fernando Medin will serve as president, international. The team also includes David Duvall, CTO; Amy Girdwood, chief people and culture officer; Ryan Gould, president, U.S. ad sales GTM; Anil Jhingan, chief development officer; Kasia Kieli, president and managing director for Poland and CEO of TVN; Scott Miller, president of distribution; Fulvia Nicoli, executive VP, content strategy and insights; Brian Rauch, chief accounting officer; Luis Silberwasser, chairman and CEO of TNT Sports; Mark Thompson, chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide; Sue Underwald, chief legal officer; Bobby Voltaggio, president for U.S. ad sales platform monetization; and CFO Fraser Woodford.
“As we prepare for the launch of Discovery Global, our enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead only grows thanks to our leading portfolio of beloved brands and programming, our worldwide footprint for adults, kids, and families, and now the experienced and talented leadership team who will ensure strong operational execution to drive strategic investments and deliver compelling content to global audiences,” Wiedenfels commented.