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Warner Bros. Names Brad Singer CFO After Planned WBD Split

Singer arrives in October as a strategic advisor before moving into the role when the split closes.

The Warner Bros logo is seen during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, June 22, 2022.    REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo
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Overview

  • Singer will report to David Zaslav, who is set to serve as president and CEO of the post-separation Warner Bros.
  • He succeeds Gunnar Weidenfels, who is slated to become CEO of the cable-focused Discovery once the separation is completed.
  • Warner Bros. Discovery plans to separate into two publicly traded companies by mid-2026, dividing networks from studios and streaming.
  • As CFO, Singer will oversee financial planning, accounting, internal audit, treasury, tax, procurement and investor relations for the standalone Warner Bros.
  • Singer previously served as CFO of Discovery Communications and as partner and COO at ValueAct Capital, and he currently sits on the boards of Warby Parker and Sweetgreen.