Overview

• Jon Steinlauf, a veteran in the ad sales industry, has announced his departure from Warner Bros. Discovery, effective at the end of the year.
• Steinlauf played a crucial role in merging ad sales units following the Discovery-WarnerMedia merger and has been instrumental in the company's leadership.
• His exit comes amid Warner Bros. Discovery's financial challenges, including a $9.1 billion writedown and the loss of NBA rights.
• The company is beginning the search for a successor, with Steinlauf remaining in his role until a replacement is found.
• Steinlauf's tenure at Warner Bros. Discovery saw the integration of sports and digital sales, and the establishment of the Max ad-supported sales business.