Brad Singer to become CFO at Warner Bros after cable spin-off concludes next year

Former Discovery Communications executive Brad Singer will become chief financial officer at Warner Bros when parent company Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) splits into two next year.

Brad Singer

In the meantime, Singer will begin a “strategic role” this October until officially taking up the CFO post when the separation concludes in the middle of 2026.

In the position, he will oversee all of Warner Bros’ financial functions and strategies globally. He will report to David Zaslav, the current president and CEO of WBD and the future CEO and president of Warner Bros.

Singer was CFO at Discovery Communications from 2008 to 2012, playing a key role in the company going public. In 2012, he became chief operating officer and partner at San Francisco-based investment firm ValueAct Capital, retiring from the position in 2021. He has also sat on the board of companies such as Rolls-Royce Holdings and Motorola Solutions.

Under the planned separation, announced in June, WBD is splitting into two publicly traded companies: Warner Bros, comprising its studios and streamer HBO Max; and Discovery Global, comprising its global networks.

Warner Bros will house Warner Bros Television, Warner Bros Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO and streaming service HBO Max, the film and television libraries, Warner Bros Games, Tours, Retail and Experiences, and studio production facilities in Burbank and Leavesden.

Discovery Global will house entertainment, sport and news brands including CNN and TNT Sports in the US, Discovery and the free-to-air channels across Europe, and digital products such as the Discovery+ streaming service and sports site Bleacher Report. The split is still the subject of certain regulatory approvals.

As previously announced, WBD’s current CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels will become president and CEO of Discovery Global.

“Brad was instrumental in driving significant value creation and growth during our time together at Discovery Communications, and I’m thrilled to be reuniting with a trusted leader whose financial expertise and strategic vision have consistently delivered results,” said Zaslav.

“His proven track record combined with his sharp understanding of emerging technologies and evolving consumer trends will make him a tremendous addition to the new Warner Bros leadership team.”