Academy Promotes Teni Melidonian to Chief Oscars Officer, MaryJane Partlow to EVP of Awards Production

In their new roles, Melidonian will lead Oscars strategy and liaise with Disney/ABC, while Partlow will oversee production of all awards special events.

Teni Melidonian has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Oscars Officer at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
MaryJane Partlow has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Awards Production and Special Events, reporting to Melidonian.
As Chief Oscars Officer, Melidonian will lead strategy, talent relations, special events, and production teams for all awards programs and events.
Melidonian will also be the lead liaison with Disney/ABC, the Academy’s broadcast distribution partner, heading Oscars ad sales, marketing, advertising and synergy strategies to support audience growth opportunities globally.
Partlow, in her new role, will lead the teams in producing all awards special events throughout the Oscars season.

The Hollywood Reporter