Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has officially unveiled the names and leadership teams for the two independent companies that will be formed as part of its anticipated 2026 split. The separation will result in two distinct entities: Warner Bros. and Discovery Global.
Warner Bros. will oversee the company’s entertainment and streaming operations. This includes Warner Bros. Television, Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, HBO Max, and Gaming Studios. The name reflects the studio’s historic legacy and continued focus on storytelling and digital growth. David Zaslav, current president and CEO of WBD, will continue to lead Warner Bros. post-split.
Key Warner Bros. executives:
- Pam Abdy & Mike De Luca – Co-Chairs & CEOs, Motion Picture Group
- Casey Bloys – Chairman & CEO, HBO & HBO Max
- Channing Dungey – Chairman & CEO, TV Group
- James Gunn & Peter Safran – Co-Chairmen & CEOs, DC Studios
- JB Perrette – CEO & President, Streaming & Games
- Bruce Campbell – COO
- Priya Aiyar – Chief Legal Officer
- Robert Gibbs – Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer
- Lori Locke – Chief Accounting Officer
- Avi Saxena – CTO
Discovery Global will manage global television networks, sports, and news, including CNN, TNT Sports (US), Discovery Channel, and the Discovery+ platform. Its programming reaches over 1 billion viewers in more than 200 territories. Gunnar Wiedenfels, current CFO of WBD, will take over as President & CEO of Discovery Global.
Discovery Global’s leadership team includes:
- Gerhard Zeiler – President, US, UK & Germany, and Chief Content Officer
- Luis Silberwasser – Chairman & CEO, TNT Sports
- Mark Thompson – Chairman & CEO, CNN Worldwide
- David Duvall – CTO
- Amy Girdwood – Chief People & Culture Officer
- Fraser Woodford – CFO
- Sue Underwald – Chief Legal Officer
- Fulvia Nicoli – EVP, Content Strategy & Insights
- Ryan Gould & Bobby Voltaggio – US Ad Sales
- Anil Jhingan – Chief Development Officer
- Kasia Kieli – President & MD, Poland; CEO, TVN
- Fernando Medin – President, International
- Scott Miller – President, Distribution
Recruitment is ongoing for several key roles in both entities, including the CFO and Chief People & Culture Officer for Warner Bros., and the Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer for Discovery Global.
The 2026 separation aims to sharpen business focus, enhance agility, and drive long-term growth for each company.
