Jeff Zucker, CNN

Years in Industry: 30+

Education: Bachelor’s, American History; Harvard

Greenblatt’s year was dominated by the May launch of HBO Max. To prepare, he brought HBO, the Turner legacy networks and Otter Media into one organization that would facilitate easier combinations of their programming for HBO Max. Zucker’s first full year heading both CNN and the Turner Sports properties hasn’t quite been business as usual, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic and a presidential election looming in the fall. But with his experience and track record, there’s no doubt he’ll be able to navigate WarnerMedia safely through these uncertain times.

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