Lionsgate Promotes Rahwa Ghebre-Ab To EVP & Chief Human Resources Officer

deadline.com:

Rahwa Ghebre-Ab has been promoted to EVP and Chief Human Resources Officer of Lionsgate effective May 1. Ghebre-Ab will oversee the company’s worldwide human resource ops in the U.S., Canada, the UK and India, and she will serve on Lionsgate’s Executive Management and Operating Committees, reporting to CEO Jon Feltheimer.

Ghebre-Ab succeeds Ross Pollack, who will retire after serving as the Company’s highly-regarded CHRO since June 2014. “Rahwa is a rising star who has impressed everyone with her career trajectory and mastery of a wide range of disciplines.

Her expertise and problem-solving ability make her a great fit for our entrepreneurial culture and a valuable addition to our leadership team,” said Feltheimer. “Ross has played an important role in helping the Company navigate the pandemic, two strikes and unprecedented industry disruption, and his warmth, compassion and integrity have earned him the respect and affection of everyone with whom he has worked.

We thank him for more than a decade of valuable contributions to our studio.” In her new role, Ghebre-Ab takes oversight of Lionsgate’s talent acquisition, employee development and succession planning programs, and she will shape and execute human resources policies that align with organizational goals and priorities.