Warner Bros. Discovery Announces Leadership Team Overhaul for U.S. Networks Division
Channing Dungey takes the helm as head of U.S. Networks, unveiling a new executive team to guide the division's content and strategy.
- Channing Dungey, currently CEO of Warner Bros. Television Group, will lead Warner Bros. Discovery's U.S. Networks division following Kathleen Finch's retirement.
- Brett Paul has been named chief operating officer, tasked with executing Dungey's vision and overseeing business affairs and digital strategy.
- Howard Lee has been promoted to chief creative officer, focusing on content strategy across linear TV, Max streaming, and global licensing partnerships.
- Susan Kolar will serve as chief financial and strategy officer, reporting to Warner Bros. Discovery CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels.
- The leadership restructuring aligns with Warner Bros. Discovery's broader strategy to separate its cable TV business from streaming and studio operations.