Warner Bros. Discovery's HR Chief Adria Alpert Romm announces retirement; Successor named as Jennifer Remling from WPP

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Adria Alpert Romm, Warner Bros. Discovery's Chief People and Culture Officer, has announced her retirement. Romm is set to step down from her role at the end of June 2024, with the company making this announcement on October 31, 2023. In addition to Romm's retirement, the company has also revealed that Jennifer Remling from WPP will assume the position as the new HR executive, joining Warner Bros. Discovery in January. Remling will work under the direct supervision of Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, whom Alpert Romm has assisted for the past 30 years.

WBD acknowledges the substantial role played by Alpert Romm, including her pivotal involvement in Discovery's acquisition of Scripps Networks in 2018 and the successful integration of AT&T's WarnerMedia in 2022. Furthermore, Romm led the development of DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs and various wellness initiatives, including the creation and expansion of wellness centers and on-site daycare facilities around the world.

Romm's major contribution to WBD

Throughout her tenure as the Chief People and Culture Officer, Romm consistently worked towards the growth of the company. She introduced various company community outreach programs, such as TLC’s Say Yes to the Prom initiative. The aim behind creating this initiative was to have an employee giveback event in 2012. Since then, the initiative has evolved into an annual nationwide benefit tour.

Before becoming part of Warner Bros. Discovery, Romm was formerly associated with NBCUniversal. Alpert served on the board of directors for the Emma Bowen Foundation.

Who is Jennifer Remling, Romm's Successor?

In her most recent role, Remling served as the Global Chief People Officer at WPP, a prominent