Cris Abrego Elected Chairman of the Television Academy

Abrego, the first Latino chair, will begin his two-year term on January 1, 2024, with a focus on innovating the television business model for sustainability and equity.

• Cris Abrego, veteran TV executive and CEO of Hyphenate Media Group, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Television Academy, succeeding Frank Scherma.
• Abrego's two-year term as chairman will begin on January 1, 2024.
• Other officers elected by the Board of Governors include Sharon Lieblein as vice chair, Rickey Minor as second vice chair, Allison Binder as secretary, and Ann Leslie Uzdavinis as treasurer.
• The Television Academy has also added the title of CEO to its presidential position, currently occupied by Maury McIntyre, whose contract has been renewed through 2026.
• Abrego, who will be the Television Academy’s first Latino chair, has expressed interest in innovating the television business model for sustainability and equity.

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