THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA ANNOUNCES NEW MEMBERS TO ITS ESTEEMED BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND LOS ANGELES BOARD OF GOVERNORS
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Derek Chang, Josh D’Amaro, Barry Friedberg, Alex Norström, Adam Presser, Dan Schulman, Asha Sharma, and Hiroki Totoki Join the Paley Center’s Board of Trustees
Brian Grazer and Dave Penski Joins the Los Angeles Board of Governors
New York, NY – May 28, 2026 - The Paley Center for Media, the media industry's leading nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the cultural, creative, and social significance of media and its impact on society, announced today the addition of prominent leaders in the fields of media, business, tech, gaming, and entertainment to its esteemed Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors.
Joining the Paley Board of Trustees are Derek Chang, President & Chief Executive Officer, Liberty Media; Josh D’Amaro, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company; Barry Friedberg, Co-Chairman of the Board, New York Private Bank and Trust; Alex Norström, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director, Spotify; Adam Presser, Chief Executive Officer, TikTok USDS Joint Venture; Dan Schulman, Chief Executive Officer, Verizon; Asha Sharma, Executive Vice President, Microsoft & CEO, XBOX; and Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO, Sony Group Corporation.
Joining the Paley Los Angeles Board of Governors is Brian Grazer, Co-Founder and Chairman, Imagine Entertainment, and Dave Penski, Chief Executive Officer, Publicis Connected Media.
“The Paley Center’s Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors has long brought together some of the most influential leaders across media, business, technology, gaming, and entertainment,” said Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman and Former CEO of Hearst, and Chairman of The Paley Center for Media. “The addition of these new members reflects the continued evolution of our Boards and strengthens the Paley Center’s ability to engage with the industries shaping the future of media.”
“We are honored to welcome this exceptional group of renowned and respected leaders to the Paley Center’s Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors,” said Maureen J. Reidy, President & CEO, The Paley Center for Media. “Each of these distinguished executives stands at the top of their field, bringing unmatched experience, influence, and vision across media, business, technology, gaming, and entertainment. Their expertise and valuable insights will advance our mission and further strengthen Paley’s position as the media industry’s preeminent nonprofit.”
“I am honored to join The Paley Center for Media’s Board of Trustees during such an important milestone year,” said Derek Chang, President and CEO, Liberty Media. “Paley occupies a distinctive place in the media industry, preserving its history, convening its leaders, and helping frame the conversation that will shape its future. At Liberty Media, our businesses sit at the intersection of global sports, entertainment, technology and fandom, and I look forward to supporting Paley’s mission and furthering the conversation with this accomplished group of leaders.”
"For 50 years, the Paley Center has celebrated the stories, voices, and innovations that have shaped the media landscape, and I am honored to have the opportunity to work alongside this extraordinary group of leaders to help carry that legacy forward,” said Josh D’Amaro, CEO of The Walt Disney Company. "At Disney, we have always believed in the power of storytelling to connect people across generations, and that mission is deeply aligned with everything the Paley Center stands for.”
“It’s an absolute honor to be appointed to the Board of Trustees at The Paley Center for Media. The Paley Center has long celebrated the rich stories, unique voices, and creative ideas that shape culture and bring people together from around the world. At Spotify, we care deeply about this effort, and we are proud to play such a meaningful role in delivering creativity to the world. I’m excited to join such an inspiring group of leaders dedicated to supporting the next generation of creativity and innovation in media,” said Alex Norström, Co-Chief Executive Officer & Director, Spotify.
“The power of a great story to connect, inspire, and teach is what makes media and entertainment so special. TikTok has helped reshape how stories are told, enabling people to share their creativity, discover new voices, and drive culture. It's a privilege to join the board of the Paley Center and support their work to preserve and celebrate the people and platforms defining the future of media,” said Adam Presser, Chief Executive Officer, TikTok USDS Joint Venture.
“I’m honored to join the Paley Center board. Media has always been one of the most powerful ways we learn about each other and understand the world. I’m excited to support an organization that brings together people across storytelling, technology, and culture in such a meaningful way,” said Asha Sharma, EVP, Microsoft & CEO, XBOX.
“I am honored to join The Paley Center for Media’s Board of Trustees,” said Hiroki Totoki, President and CEO, Sony Group Corporation. “I have long admired Paley’s mission and its synergies with the gaming, sports, technology, and entertainment sectors, all of which are increasingly important growth areas for Sony. I look forward to working alongside this extraordinary group of distinguished leaders.”
“I look forward to having the opportunity to contribute to the mission of the Paley Center to preserve our media history,” said Barry Friedberg, Co-Chairman of the Board, New York Private Bank and Trust.
These new additions to Paley’s Board of Trustees and Los Angeles Board of Governors join the organization during Paley’s 50th anniversary year. For five decades, Paley has stood at the intersection of media, culture, and education, serving as a trusted resource for public audiences and educators alike. Recognized as the premier gathering place for the industry—presenting programs with unmatched convening power—Paley has long served as the media industry’s preeminent nonprofit.
The Paley Center’s Board of Trustees, chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Executive Vice Chairman and former CEO, Hearst, brings together an extraordinary group of visionary leaders from media, sports, gaming, technology, entertainment, and more. The Board offers guidance in support of the organization's mission to lead the conversation around today's rapidly evolving media landscape and provides invaluable input on strategy and operations.
Derek Chang, Josh D’Amaro, Barry Friedberg, Alex Norström, Adam Presser, Dan Schulman, Asha Sharma, and Hiroki Totoki join the current Board of Trustees: Alfonso de Angoitia, TelevisaUnivision; David Baszucki, Roblox; Brandon Beck, Riot Games; Frank A. Bennack, Jr., Hearst; Gary B. Bettman, National Hockey League; Aryeh B. Bourkoff, LionTree LLC; David W. Checketts, Checketts Partners Investment Management; Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group; Eddy Cue, Apple, Inc.; Kristin A. Dolan, AMC Global Media Inc.; Andreas Dracopoulos, Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF); Cristiana Falcone, BECS Foundation; Mike Fries, Liberty Global; Don Garber, Major League Soccer; Roger Goodell, National Football League; Judy Hart Angelo; John H. Josephson, SESAC Music Group; Mohamed Kande, PwC; Brad Karp, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP; Robert Kraft, The Kraft Group; Philippe Krakowsky, Omnicom; Ynon Kreiz, Mattel, Inc.; Robert Kyncl, Warner Music Group; Jim Lanzone, Yahoo, Inc.; Mark Lazarus, Versant; Robert D. Manfred, Jr., Major League Baseball; Eli Manning, Ten Till Productions; Paulo Marinho, Grupo Globo; Dennis Mathew, Optimum; Kevin Mayer, Candle Media; Crystal McCrary, GameUp and Get To Yes Productions; Jonathan Miller, Integrated Media Company; Neal Mohan, YouTube; Daniel L. Mosley, William S. Paley Foundation; Lachlan Murdoch, Fox Corporation; Alexis Ohanian, Seven Seven Six; Katherine Oliver, Bloomberg Associates; William C. Paley, 2023 LLC; Tyler Perry, Tyler Perry Studios; James Pitaro, ESPN; Marc Pritchard, The Procter & Gamble Company; Arnaud de Puyfontaine, Vivendi; Karthik Rao, Nielsen; Maureen J. Reidy, The Paley Center for Media; Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn; Faiza J. Saeed, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP; Ted Sarandos, Netflix; Stanley S. Shuman, Allen & Company LLC; Adam Silver, National Basketball Association; Edward Skyler, Citi; David Solomon, The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.; Christina Spade, Catalant; Stephen J. Squeri, American Express Company; Dana Strong, Sky Group; Steven R. Swartz, Hearst; Joseph C. Tsai, Alibaba Group; Gary Vaynerchuk, VaynerMedia; Maribel Pérez Wadsworth, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation; Andrew Wilson, Electronic Arts; Jennifer C. Witz, Sirius XM Holdings Inc.; David Zaslav, Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.; and Strauss Zelnick, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
The Los Angeles Board of Governors advises the Paley Center on its strategic goals and Los Angeles programming calendar which includes PaleyFest LA, the nation’s premier media, entertainment, and television festival, and the Paley Archive at the Beverly Hills Public Library. The Board of Governors commits their time to help the Paley Center forge new partnerships and expand its constituency, ensuring the Paley Center stays at the forefront of media and technology on the West Coast and remains the preeminent media organization for the industry and the public.
Brian Grazer and Dave Penski join current Board of Governors: Bela Bajaria, Netflix; Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group; Greg Berlanti, Berlanti Productions; Frances Berwick, NBCUniversal Entertainment; Casey Bloys, HBO and HBO MAX Content; Robert A. Boyd II, Tyler Perry Studios; Jim Burtson, CAA; George Cheeks, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation; Jesse Collins, Jesse Collins Entertainment; Channing Dungey, Warner Bros. Television Group & US Networks; Michael E. Kassan, 3C Ventures; Courtney A. Kemp, End of Episode Productions; Daryl Lee, McCann Worldgroup; Isaac Lee, HYBE; Keith Le Goy, Sony Pictures Television; Adam Mosseri, Instagram/Meta; Christian Muirhead, WME; Jennifer Mullin, Fremantle; Connie Orlando, BET Networks; Mary Parent, Legendary Entertainment; Tina Perry, OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network; Jennifer Salke; Ben Samek, Banijay Americas; Philip W. Schuman, FTI Delta; Zack Van Amburg, Apple, Inc.; Rob Wade, FOX Entertainment; and Michael Wright, MGM+.
For more information on the Paley Center’s Board of Trustees, please visit paleycenter.org.
Media Contacts:
Teresa Brady, The Paley Center for Media, 212.621.6757, tbrady@paleycenter.org
PMK Entertainment, paleycenter@pmkentertainment.com
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About The Paley Center for Media
Founded by media pioneer William S. Paley in 1975, and chaired by Frank A. Bennack, Jr. since 1991, The Paley Center for Media is the world’s leading nonprofit cultural organization dedicated to preserving media history and exploring media’s powerful shaping influence on culture and society. The Paley Center for Media, which owns the iconic Philip Johnson-designed Paley Museum, has proudly made its home in New York City for fifty years. The Paley Museum is where media, sports, gaming, and entertainment come together and has been recognized as New York City's "Best Museum" and "Best Children’s Party Place" for three years in a row.
During the year, the Paley Center produces unmatched programs and respected educational classes for the public and industry. Paley’s best-in-class public programming offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences and exclusive access to today’s most talked about names through memorable programs that are entertaining, educational, and captivate audiences across generations. On the industry side, programs educate, inform, and lead the conversation on the rapidly evolving media landscape. Paley’s unmatched convening power offers unparalleled access to top industry CEOs, world dignitaries, and global thought leaders. At the heart of the institution is the Paley Archive—the largest publicly accessible collection of its kind—with more than 160,000 programs. Often referred to as a national treasure, this invaluable resource is available at The Paley Museum in New York and at the Beverly Hills Public Library in California and plays a central role in Paley’s respected educational initiatives that serve K-12 educators and students throughout the year.