Warner Bros. Discovery Hires Priya Aiyar as Chief Legal Officer – Hollywood Reporter

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The exec will take over the role from Savalle Sims, who is exiting the company this month.
By Erik Hayden
Executive Editor, Business
Warner Bros. Discovery has filled a key role in its C-suite, hiring the general counsel of American Airlines Group as its chief legal officer.
Priya Aiyar, who had spent five years at the airline, will take over the top role overseeing legal and compliance functions at the studio conglomerate, the company said Friday. Aiyer will take over the role from Savalle Sims who had spent about three years at Warners.
“There has never been a more important moment for WBD and our industry to have the brightest minds, most experienced practitioners and proven leaders, and Priya personifies those traits,” said Warners CEO David Zaslav. “Priya’s wealth of knowledge and strategic capabilities will help us to smartly navigate the opportunities and ongoing evolution ahead this year and beyond as we pursue global growth in streaming, a return to excellence at our studios, and optimization of our linear business. She will be an exceptional addition to our management team.”

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