Once Warner Bros. Discovery officially splits into Warner Bros. and Discovery, the studio business led by CEO David Zaslav will have a new CFO to manage all its financials.
The company says that Brad Singer will join the company as CFO of Warner Bros. in connection with the split. He will join in October in a strategic advisor role, and shift to CFO once the split is complete, reporting to Zaslav.
Singer succeeds Gunnar Weidenfels, who will become CEO of Discovery once the separation is completed.
Singer was most recently partner and COO of ValueAct Capital, and before that was the CFO of Discovery Communications during Zaslav’s tenure leading that company.
“Brad was instrumental in driving significant value creation and growth during our time together at Discovery Communications, and I’m thrilled to be reuniting with a trusted leader whose financial expertise and strategic vision have consistently delivered results,” said Zaslav in a statement. “His proven track record combined with his sharp understanding of emerging technologies and evolving consumer trends will make him a tremendous addition to the new Warner Bros. leadership team.”
“I am excited and energized to reunite with David and join the future Warner Bros. at this pivotal moment,” Singer added. “The company’s beloved brands, creative excellence, and enduring connection with audiences worldwide provide an extraordinary foundation. I see meaningful opportunities to unlock long-term value and I look forward to working with David and the leadership team to achieve that.”
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