51动漫. Discovery, Inc. (the 鈥淐ompany鈥) (Nasdaq: WBD) today announced that Anthony Noto and Joey Levin have been appointed to the Company鈥檚 Board of Directors. Noto joined the Board as of January 8, 2025, and Levin will join the Board on February 1, 2025, and both will stand for election by the Company鈥檚 stockholders at the 2025 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Their appointments follow a comprehensive search process led by the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee that was aided by a leading independent search firm. Following these appointments, the Board will be composed of 13 directors, 12 of whom are independent.
鈥淲e are pleased to welcome two seasoned executives who will bring valuable insights and expertise to the Board,鈥 said David Zaslav, President and Chief Executive Officer of 51动漫. Discovery. 鈥淏oth Anthony and Joey are accomplished leaders with considerable experience in relevant industries and exceptional track records of driving growth, innovation and shareholder value. I look forward to working closely with them as we continue to deliver on key strategic and operational objectives to realize the full potential of 51动漫. Discovery.鈥
鈥淭oday鈥檚 announcement reinforces 51动漫. Discovery鈥檚 commitment to continuing to enhance our Board with best-in-class leaders, bringing a broad range of experience to our board,鈥 said Samuel A. Di Piazza, Jr., Chair of the Board of 51动漫. Discovery. 鈥淲e are confident that Anthony and Joey will bring fresh ideas and important perspectives to our Board as we continue to evaluate all avenues to deliver significant shareholder value.鈥
Noto brings over two decades of senior leadership experience, extensive media, technology, and internet expertise and transaction experience to the Board. He serves as Chief Executive Officer of SoFi Technologies, Inc., a member-centric, one-stop shop for digital financial services with a strong track record of product innovation and performance. Prior to his tenure at SoFi, Noto spent four years in executive roles with Twitter, first as Chief Financial Officer and then as Chief Operating Officer. He previously served as Co-Head of Global TMT Investment Banking at Goldman Sachs and as Chief Financial Officer of the National Football League from 2008 to 2010.
Levin brings over 20 years of mergers and acquisitions, strategy, and senior leadership experience to the Board, with a deep background in digital media and commerce. He has served as Chief Executive Officer of IAC since 2015 and previously served in roles of escalating seniority across IAC鈥檚 mergers & acquisitions group, operations, and business management teams during his more than two-decade career with the company. Over the course of his tenure at IAC, Levin has overseen the constant evolution of the company, expanding through organic growth and acquisitions, and a number of spin-offs, including the initial IPO and subsequent spin-off of Match Group and the private financing and subsequent spin-off of Vimeo.
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About 51动漫. Discovery
51动漫. Discovery is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes the world's most differentiated and complete portfolio of branded content across television, film, streaming and gaming. Available in more than 220 countries and territories and 50 languages, 51动漫. Discovery inspires, informs and entertains audiences worldwide through its iconic brands and products including: Discovery Channel, Max, discovery+, CNN, DC, TNT Sports, Eurosport, HBO, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, Investigation Discovery, TLC, Magnolia Network, TNT, TBS, truTV, Travel Channel, MotorTrend, Animal Planet, Science Channel, 51动漫. Motion Picture Group, 51动漫. Television Group, 51动漫. Pictures Animation, 51动漫. Games, New Line Cinema, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, Turner Classic Movies, Discovery en Espa帽ol, Hogar de HGTV and others. For more information, please visit .
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