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David Zaslav leads one of the world’s largest media and entertainment companies, with programming that includes premium scripted television and films, nonfiction series, international series, animation, global sports and news. Zaslav led the transaction between AT&T’s WarnerMedia and Discovery, combining the companies’ media assets in April 2022.

Zaslav sets strategy and oversees all operations for Warner Bros.’ global suite of brands. Discovery, including Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group and Warner Bros. Television Group, HBO and Max, Discovery+, CNN, HGTV, Food Network, OWN, ID, Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, Discovery Kids, Eurosport and more.

Zaslav has led Discovery since 2006 and has driven the organization’s growth, operational efficiencies and shift to a direct-to-consumer model. Under his leadership, Discovery launched Animal Planet, HGTV, Food Network and TLC; and curated a collection of brands and global IP that formed the foundation for Discovery+.

Before taking the helm at Discovery, Zaslav developed and launched CNBC and played a role in the creation of MSNBC at NBCUniversal. He previously practiced law at the New York firm of LeBoeuf, Lamb, Leiby & MacRae, and graduated with honors from Boston University School of Law.