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Team Whistle Ups Michael Cohen To CEO, Sets Long-Form Partnership With Ex-Electus Chief Chris Grant
Dade Hayes Finance EditorEXCLUSIVE: Team Whistle, parent of digital media operations such as Whistle, New Form, Tiny Horse and Vertical Networks, has promoted Michael Cohen to CEO, replacing company founder John West.Cohen, who joined the company as EVP of finance and operations and has held the title of president since 2018, is also joining the board of directors. West will take on the full-time role of executive chairman, continuing to serve on the board.Along with the executive change, the company has set a partnership with former Electus CEO Chris Grant, who will advise on long-form studio opportunities based on the company’s owned properties.
