Warner Bros Discovery has introduced a change of management in Australia and New Zealand.
Departing the corporate is Glen Kyne, who had a large regional remit as Senior Vice President & Head of Networks, Warner Bros Discovery Australia, New Zealand, Japan.
Juliet Peterson, presently Senior Director of Content material and BVOD, will now lead the enterprise as Vice President, Head of Networks, ANZ, reporting to James Gibbons, President, Asia Pacific, WBD.
Sydney-based Michael Brooks will proceed in his twin function as MD of Warner Bros. Worldwide Tv Manufacturing Australia, reporting to Ronald Goes, and Head of Studios, ANZ, reporting to Gibbons.
James Gibbons commented: “Glen has finished an unimaginable job of navigating trade disruption. He has been a well-liked and calming chief; his management of the organisation by means of its current restructure put empathy and kindness on the forefront, two attributes that everybody who has labored with Glen is aware of he has in spades.
“Glen has been a pivotal member of the APAC management crew, bringing a superb mixture of trade experience, operational management, and industrial acumen to the enterprise. Personally, I’ve valued Glen’s counsel and resilience. He has been a superb associate and I wish to take this second to sincerely thank him for his contribution.”
On Peterson’s appointment, Gibbons added: “Juliet is precisely the proper individual to guide this enterprise into the longer term. Within the three years that Juliet has been with us, she has already demonstrated an incredible skill to construct and lead sturdy groups. Previous to working at WBD, Juliet’s work at TVNZ throughout a number of enterprise streams noticed her develop and develop high-performing channels and platforms throughout each digital and broadcast. I’m assured that Juliet’s strategic imaginative and prescient and management can assist drive the enterprise ahead.”
Kyne mentioned, “It’s a real privilege to guide a media enterprise, and to be a part of a worldwide firm with the world’s most recognisable content material manufacturers.
“It has been 10 years now working at Flower St underneath completely different possession constructions however my love for our enterprise, our individuals, and our trade has by no means been stronger. Being part of Discovery and subsequently Warner Bros Discovery, I used to be fortunate sufficient to construct a real international lens throughout our ANZ operations, and I’ve been honoured to have had many fantastic experiences right here that I’ll always remember.
“It goes with out saying that it’s been a very difficult 12 months for our groups, however the grace and professionalism with which they’ve carried themselves is a real indication of the individuals and tradition right here. I wish to thank all of our individuals, and particularly the management crew for his or her belief, endurance and assist of me to guide by means of these years. It’s been the spotlight of my profession.
“I’m additionally very proud and excited to see Juliet take the helm – she is a grasp of our sector, and her deep information and expertise mixed along with her digital management will see WBD ANZ thrive now, and into the longer term.”
The modifications come forward of rumoured strikes of streaming service Max launching domestically, nonetheless but to be confirmed.
