Dr. John C. Malone to Transition to Chair Emeritus of Warner Bros. Discovery Board
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) announced that Dr. John C. Malone will transition to Chair Emeritus after deciding not to seek re-election to the Company's Board of Directors at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In his new role, Dr. Malone will continue to attend Board meetings and provide strategic counsel to the Board and management team.
The company plans to nominate Anton Levy for election at the Annual Meeting. Following these changes, the Board will maintain 13 directors, with 12 being independent. Dr. Malone, described as a significant stockholder, will remain actively involved in shaping the company's strategic direction.
CEO David Zaslav praised Malone's strategic vision and contributions to Discovery and Warner Bros. Discovery's growth, highlighting their 30-year partnership. Board Chair Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr. acknowledged Malone's role in developing WBD's strategy and navigating the current media landscape.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) ha annunciato che il Dr. John C. Malone passerà a Presidente Emerito dopo aver deciso di non cercare il rinnovo della sua carica nel Consiglio di Amministrazione dell'azienda durante l'Assemblea Annuale degli Azionisti del 2025. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, il Dr. Malone continuerà a partecipare alle riunioni del Consiglio e a fornire consulenza strategica al Consiglio e al team di gestione.
L'azienda prevede di nominare Anton Levy per l'elezione durante l'Assemblea Annuale. A seguito di queste modifiche, il Consiglio manterrà 13 membri, di cui 12 saranno indipendenti. Il Dr. Malone, descritto come un azionista significativo, rimarrà attivamente coinvolto nella definizione della direzione strategica dell'azienda.
Il CEO David Zaslav ha elogiato la visione strategica di Malone e i suoi contributi alla crescita di Discovery e Warner Bros. Discovery, evidenziando la loro partnership trentennale. Il Presidente del Consiglio Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr. ha riconosciuto il ruolo di Malone nello sviluppo della strategia di WBD e nella navigazione nel panorama mediatico attuale.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) anunció que el Dr. John C. Malone pasará a ser Presidente Emérito después de decidir no buscar la reelección en la Junta Directiva de la compañía en la Reunión Anual de Accionistas de 2025. En su nuevo rol, el Dr. Malone continuará asistiendo a las reuniones de la Junta y proporcionando asesoramiento estratégico a la Junta y al equipo de gestión.
La empresa planea nominar a Anton Levy para su elección en la Reunión Anual. Tras estos cambios, la Junta mantendrá 13 directores, de los cuales 12 serán independientes. El Dr. Malone, descrito como un accionista significativo, seguirá involucrado activamente en la definición de la dirección estratégica de la empresa.
El CEO David Zaslav elogió la visión estratégica de Malone y sus contribuciones al crecimiento de Discovery y Warner Bros. Discovery, destacando su asociación de 30 años. El Presidente de la Junta, Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., reconoció el papel de Malone en el desarrollo de la estrategia de WBD y en la navegación por el actual panorama mediático.
워너 브라더스 디스커버리(WBD)는 존 C. 말론 박사가 2025년 주주 연례 회의에서 회사 이사회 재선거를 원하지 않기로 결정한 후 명예 의장으로 전환한다고 발표했습니다. 새로운 역할에서 말론 박사는 이사회 회의에 계속 참석하고 이사회 및 경영진에게 전략적 조언을 제공할 것입니다.
회사는 연례 회의에서 앤턴 레비를 선출하기 위해 지명할 계획입니다. 이러한 변화에 따라 이사회는 13명의 이사를 유지하며, 그 중 12명은 독립적입니다. 말론 박사는 중요한 주주로 묘사되며, 회사의 전략적 방향을 정하는 데 적극적으로 참여할 것입니다.
CEO 데이비드 자슬라브는 말론의 전략적 비전과 디스커버리 및 워너 브라더스 디스커버리의 성장에 대한 기여를 칭찬하며 그들의 30년 파트너십을 강조했습니다. 이사회 의장인 사무엘 A. 디 피아자 주니어는 WBD의 전략 개발과 현재 미디어 환경을 탐색하는 데 있어 말론의 역할을 인정했습니다.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) a annoncé que le Dr. John C. Malone deviendra Président Émérite après avoir décidé de ne pas se représenter au Conseil d'Administration de l'entreprise lors de l'Assemblée Annuelle des Actionnaires de 2025. Dans son nouveau rôle, le Dr. Malone continuera à assister aux réunions du Conseil et à fournir des conseils stratégiques au Conseil et à l'équipe de direction.
L'entreprise prévoit de nommer Anton Levy pour l'élection lors de l'Assemblée Annuelle. Suite à ces changements, le Conseil comptera 13 administrateurs, dont 12 seront indépendants. Le Dr. Malone, décrit comme un actionnaire important, restera activement impliqué dans la définition de l'orientation stratégique de l'entreprise.
Le PDG David Zaslav a salué la vision stratégique de Malone et ses contributions à la croissance de Discovery et de Warner Bros. Discovery, mettant en avant leur partenariat de 30 ans. Le Président du Conseil, Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., a reconnu le rôle de Malone dans le développement de la stratégie de WBD et dans la navigation dans le paysage médiatique actuel.
Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) gab bekannt, dass Dr. John C. Malone nach seiner Entscheidung, sich bei der Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre 2025 nicht zur Wiederwahl in den Vorstand des Unternehmens zu stellen, zum Ehrenvorsitzenden wechseln wird. In seiner neuen Rolle wird Dr. Malone weiterhin an Vorstandssitzungen teilnehmen und strategische Beratung für den Vorstand und das Managementteam leisten.
Das Unternehmen plant, Anton Levy zur Wahl bei der Hauptversammlung zu nominieren. Nach diesen Änderungen wird der Vorstand 13 Direktoren haben, von denen 12 unabhängig sein werden. Dr. Malone, der als bedeutender Aktionär beschrieben wird, wird aktiv an der Gestaltung der strategischen Ausrichtung des Unternehmens beteiligt bleiben.
CEO David Zaslav lobte Malones strategische Vision und seine Beiträge zum Wachstum von Discovery und Warner Bros. Discovery und hob ihre 30-jährige Partnerschaft hervor. Der Vorsitzende des Vorstands, Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., erkannte Malones Rolle bei der Entwicklung der WBD-Strategie und der Navigation durch die aktuelle Medienlandschaft an.
- Maintains board continuity with 13 directors and high independence ratio (12 independent)
- Retains Dr. Malone's strategic expertise through Chair Emeritus role
- Significant stockholder (Dr. Malone) remains committed to company's growth
- Loss of direct board involvement from key strategic leader Dr. Malone
As Chair Emeritus, Dr.
"John possesses one of the most brilliant strategic minds our industry has ever known. His exceptional insights and visionary perspective on the global media landscape and its future have been invaluable to me personally and pivotal in shaping the trajectory and remarkable growth of Discovery and now at Warner Bros. Discovery. Working alongside John has profoundly enriched our ability to navigate complex challenges, seize transformative opportunities, and create lasting value," said David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of Warner Bros. Discovery. "As Chair Emeritus, John's unparalleled counsel, deep expertise, and clarity of vision will continue to shape our leadership team and Board's decisions as we unlock the full potential of our business. The partnership and friendship we've built over more than 30 years has been one of the true joys of my career, and I'm looking forward to continuing this journey with John in this new role."
"On behalf of the full Board, I would like to thank John for his contributions to Warner Bros. Discovery," said Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Warner Bros. Discovery Board of Directors. "John has been instrumental in overseeing the development of Warner Bros. Discovery's strategy and charting our course to navigate the current media landscape. We are fortunate to have the enduring benefit of his unparalleled expertise and insights as he assumes his new role of Chair Emeritus."
"It has been a privilege to serve on the Warner Bros. Discovery Board and work alongside David and his exceptional team to help guide the company through an industry-defining merger and its ongoing transformation. A constant through this journey has been my long-standing partnership with David, built on deep trust and his powerful combination of operational excellence and decisive leadership," said Dr.
Warner Bros. Discovery intends to nominate Anton Levy for election by stockholders at the Annual Meeting. With the addition of Mr. Levy and Dr.
About Warner Bros. Discovery
Warner Bros. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of branded content across television, film, streaming and gaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, Warner Bros. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, TNT Sports, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Television Group, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Warner Bros. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Español, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit www.wbd.com.
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