*Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. Television Group chairman and CEO, will soon take over leadership of Warner Bros. Discovery’s TV networks.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Kathleen Finch, current chairman and CEO of Discovery’s U.S. TV networks retires at the end of 2024. Dungey, the first Black president of a major TV network’s programming, will take over the position and oversee channels such as Food Network, TBS, HGTV, TNT, and Discovery Channel. Warner Bros.
Discovery CEO David Zaslav expressed confidence in Dungey’s ability to take on the role.
“There is no one better at developing captivating content, compelling talent, and meaningful lifestyle brands that Kathleen, who has been my partner as we built our premier entertainment networks at Discovery and created Warner Bros. Discovery as an unscripted powerhouse,” said Zaslav.
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“While I understand her long-standing decision to retire, I will certainly miss her, as will the entire company, which has benefitted from her unmatched collaboration and unique understanding of what our audiences crave.”
“Channing is an unparalleled creative executive who has shepherded countless award-winning hit shows,” he continued. “She has the ideal expertise and experience–as a content developer, platform programmer, and network executive–to lead the US Networks.”
In a statement, Finch said, “The greatest joy, and the part I will miss the most, is the incredible people with whom I get to work every day. Starting with David and throughout the organization and of course all the amazing on-air talent, this is one of the smartest and most creative groups imaginable. I am so proud of what the US Networks group has accomplished together, and I know under Channing’s leadership there are many successes to come.”
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