Helen Hoehne Re-Elected As HFPA President As Golden Globes Org Vies For Award Show’s Return On NBC
deadline.comThe Hollywood Foreign Press Association has announced the re-election of Helen Hoehne to another term as President by an overwhelming margin.Hoehne’s tenure as President has marked a significant period in the history of the HFPA, as the embattled organization behind the Golden Globes has looked to make the “transformational change” necessary to get back into the industry’s good graces.
Since August of last year, the org has revised its bylaws and welcomed the addition of external members into its governance for the first time, also filling out its ranks to achieve the the largest and most diverse membership class in its history.
The HFPA has also adopted a Code of Conduct, along with mandatory diversity, harassment and sensitivity training for all members.An HFPA member since 2004, Hoehne served on the Board of Directors from 2012-19 and was elected Vice President in 2020 before rising to her post as President.“I am humbled and truly grateful to be re-elected,” said Hoehne. “This is a vote of confidence in the changes we have made and the course we have charted in moving the HFPA forward with its reforms towards greater diversity, integrity, and transparency.
I am optimistic about our future and the future of the Golden Globes®, as well as the impact we hope to have in using this platform to continue our philanthropic efforts.”Hoehne began her journalistic career as a correspondent for Bauer Media Group, writing for various publications in Germany including national magazines such as Instyle and Empire, as well as Swiss Airlines magazine.
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