AMPAS Names Teni Melidonian Chief Oscars Officer; MaryJane Partlow Promoted To EVP Awards Production And Special Events
deadline.comThe Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences is tightening its internal overlook and control of the Oscars and all awards-related events in an expansion of its Oscars Strategy division which started in 2022.
Longtime AMPAS executive Teni Melidonian has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Oscars Officer. In the new job she will lead strategy, talent relations, special events and production teams for all awards programs and events.
As part of the reorganization ten year AMPAS veteran MaryJane Partlow has been upped to Executive Vice President, Awards Production and Special Events, Melidonian will collaborate closely with the Oscars producers and show host, Disney/ABC, and Academy leadership, including the Board of Governors and its committees, and oversee the teams involved in developing and executing the Oscars for a global viewing audience.
As the lead liaison with Disney/ABC, the Academy’s broadcast distribution partner, Melidonian heads Oscars ad sales, marketing, advertising and synergy strategies supporting audience growth opportunities globally.
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