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Netflix Names Elizabeth Stone to Newly Created Chief Product and Technology Officer Role
Netflix has named Elizabeth Stone, who previously served as chief technology officer, to the newly created chief product and technology officer position to lead the streamer’s combined product, engineering and data teams. Stone has filled the CPO position since the departure of Eunice Kim last September after five years. Netflix co-CEO Greg Peters, who once … Continue reading “Netflix Names Elizabeth Stone to Newly Created Chief Product and Technology Officer Role”
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Disney Appoints Experiences Chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, Effective March 18
In a surprise announcement, The Walt Disney Co. Tuesday announced that Disney Experiences chairman Josh D’Amaro will succeed Bob Iger as CEO on March 18, the day of the company’s annual meeting. D’Amaro also will take a seat on the company’s board of directors immediately after the meeting. Also on March 18, Dana Walden, co-chair … Continue reading “Disney Appoints Experiences Chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, Effective March 18”
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Reportedly Set to Retire Before Year Ends
The Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger is reportedly set to retire before the end of this year, prior to his employment contract expiration on Dec. 31. The 74-year-old executive first became CEO of Disney in 2005, becoming executive chairman in 2020 before retiring for the first time on Dec. 31, 2021. He returned as … Continue reading “Disney CEO Bob Iger Reportedly Set to Retire Before Year Ends”
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Radial Entertainment Promotes Cristina Guggino to VP, Co-Productions and Content Partnerships
Radial Entertainment has announced the promotion of Cristina Guggino to VP of co-productions and content partnerships. She previously served as director of unscripted production. In her new, expanded role, Guggino reports to chief investment officer and chief content officer David Buoymaster and will collaborate with producers, distributors and financing partners across global markets to develop … Continue reading “Radial Entertainment Promotes Cristina Guggino to VP, Co-Productions and Content Partnerships”
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Kaleidescape Appoints Parker Greenlund Director of International and Marine Sales
Movie player maker Kaleidescape has appointed Parker Greenlund director of international and marine sales. Greenlund will report to Jason Welsh, who was recently promoted to SVP of sales, overseeing Kaleidescape’s global sales organization and studio relationships. “Parker brings a rare combination of strategic vision, hands-on execution, and deep passion for the AV industry,” Welsh said … Continue reading “Kaleidescape Appoints Parker Greenlund Director of International and Marine Sales”
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Lionsgate Appoints Former Trump Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Board of Directors
Lionsgate Studios Corp. Jan. 26 announced that former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin has been appointed to its board of directors. Mnuchin, according to the company, brings deep financial and regulatory expertise to the board, as well as entertainment industry experience from his leadership at Dune Capital Management — a hedge fund that focused … Continue reading “Lionsgate Appoints Former Trump Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to Board of Directors”
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Cineverse’s Chris McGurk Selected as MPN’s 2026 Fast Forward Honoree
Chris McGurk, chairman and CEO of Cineverse, is this year’s Fast Forward Award honoree, Media Play News announced Jan. 19. The Fast Forward Award is presented each year by Media Play News, one of the five major Hollywood trades and the only one to focus on “last mile” home distribution of films and shows, to people, technologies, … Continue reading “Cineverse’s Chris McGurk Selected as MPN’s 2026 Fast Forward Honoree”
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Tubi Names Sujatha Mamidibathula SVP of Mid-Market and Performance Sales
Fox’s ad-supported VOD platform Tubi Jan. 16 announced the hiring of Sujatha Mamidibathula as SVP of mid-market and performance sales. A respected ad tech and streaming veteran, Mamidibathula will lead Tubi’s national strategy to scale partnerships with mid-market and performance-driven advertisers and agencies. In her role, she will oversee dedicated sales teams and drive growth … Continue reading “Tubi Names Sujatha Mamidibathula SVP of Mid-Market and Performance Sales”
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Longtime Leader Ron Schwartz Leaving Lionsgate at the End of March
Ron Schwartz, president and chief operating officer of Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group, is leaving the studio at the end of March. A 27-year veteran of Lionsgate and its predecessor companies, Schwartz has been a key driver in the company’s worldwide motion picture licensing, acquisition, financing, operations and home entertainment businesses. During that time, he oversaw … Continue reading “Longtime Leader Ron Schwartz Leaving Lionsgate at the End of March”
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Paramount Skydance Names Dennis Cinelli Its New CFO
Paramount Skydance Jan. 14 named Dennis Cinelli its new CFO, effective Jan. 15, replacing interim CFO Andrew Warren. Cinelli, who joined Paramount’s board last September, will step down from that position to take on this new role. He previously served as CFO at Scale AI, and held executive finance positions at Uber, Pandora, and Viacom … Continue reading “Paramount Skydance Names Dennis Cinelli Its New CFO”
