Cris Abrego Elected Chairman Of Television Academy
deadline.comCris Abrego has officially got the top job at the Television Academy. The top reality producer has been elected by the Board of Governors as its chairman for a two-year term beginning Jan.
1, 2024. He succeeds Frank Scherma, who was no longer eligible after serving two terns as chairman. The Academy also announced its newly elected officers and governors for the 2024-2025 term.
Additionally, TV Academy President Maury McIntyre has added CEO to his title as he has renewed his contract through 2026. Chief Financial Officer Heather Cochran has also been named Chief Operating Officer.
She and Chief Marketing Officer and SVP of Media & Brand Management Susan Spencer have extended their contracts through 2025 Deadline revealed last week that Abrego was poised to become Chairman of the Primetime Emmys operator.
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