Sam Wheeler Appointed Executive Director of Writers Guild of America East

Wheeler, former national executive director of the American Guild of Musical Artists, brings a record of strong leadership and negotiation skills to the role.

• Sam Wheeler has been named the new executive director of the Writers Guild of America East, succeeding Lowell Peterson.
• Wheeler's appointment follows a months-long search and begins on April 1.
• He brings experience from his role as national executive director of the American Guild of Musical Artists, where he led negotiations with major arts employers.
• Wheeler's background includes work as a labor lawyer and his education from Harvard Law School.
• His appointment comes at a critical time following the Writers Guild of America’s 148-day strike in 2023 and amid industry contraction.

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