Warner Bros. Discovery is restructuring its Global Brands, Franchises, and Experiences — overseeing worldwide shopper merchandise, themed leisure, franchise administration and DC Comics companies – following the departure of the division’s president Pam Gifford.
Gifford is stepping again from her function to deal with a member of the family’s healthcare wants, the corporate stated. She had reported to Bruce Campbell, WBD’s chief income and technique officer, and her direct experiences will now report back to him.
That contains Robert Oberschelp, at the moment head of North America shopper merchandise, who’s being promoted to move of Global Consumer Products.
Preston Kevin Lewis, Head of Consumer Products for Latin America and Retail Management for the Americas is including accountability for North America Consumer Products as properly, reporting to Oberschelp.
Peter van Roden, Head of Global Themed Entertainment, will proceed in his function main the licensed location-based leisure, theme parks, and in-person experiences companies.
And Julian Moon, Head of Consumer Products for EMEA and Asia Pacific, introduced his retirement in 2024 after 33 years on the firm. In the approaching months, he’ll report back to Oberschelp and work with him and WBD management on succession plans.
Campbell additionally introduced that he can be recruiting a brand new Global Head of Franchise to work intently with himself and the senior inventive management crew throughout movie, TV and video games overseeing the event of the corporate’s international IP portfolio throughout all companies.
Lifford joined Warner Bros. in 2016 as President of Consumer Products and is credited with growing the group into a world, franchise-based enterprise whereas growing revenues five-fold throughout that point. She introduced her determination to step again and deal with her household at a gathering in Burbank.
“When I joined the company back in 2016, we set out on a mission to transform the division and how WB thought about fans. Today, our team owns franchises, products, in-person experiences, DC, and keeps our global consumers engaged in our IP 24/7. I couldn’t be prouder of what we’ve accomplished together,” she stated.
Said Campbell: “Pam is an extraordinary leader and unique in the entertainment industry. She’s brought tremendous value and thought leadership to the company over the years, and while we wish she were staying on, we understand and appreciate the commitment to family first. She put a tremendous team in place, and I look forward to what we will do together.”
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