Entertainment Leadership Award

Barry M. Meyer is Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Warner Bros.
 
In this role, he has oversight of all aspects of the company, which is a global leader in the creation, distribution and licensing of all forms of entertainment, as well as home to one of the most successful collections of entertainment brands in the world.
 
As the Studio embraces new distribution platforms, technologies and opportunities, Meyer is leading the company’s efforts to create business models to fit emerging consumer demands.  Warner Bros. has taken an industry-leading position in these new markets and is working vigorously with parent company Time Warner’s other businesses to leverage the companies’ combined strength.
 
Meyer began his entertainment career in the legal and business affairs departments of the ABC Television Network.  He joined Warner Bros. in 1971 as Director, Business Affairs for WBTV.  He took on the COO title at Warner Bros. in 1994 and was promoted to Chairman & CEO in 1999.