Writers Guild of America East Names Sam Wheeler Executive Director
variety.comJennifer Maas TV Business Writer The Writers Guild of America East has tapped Sam Wheeler as the union’s new executive director.
Chosen by the WGA East council as successor to longtime WGA East leader Lowell Peterson, who exited his post last October after the conclusion of the writers strike, Wheeler enters the role after serving as the national executive director of the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) since 2022.
He will begin as executive director to WGA East April 1. “In keeping with our transformative times, we looked for a transformative leader — and we believe we’ve found such a leader in Sam Wheeler,” Writers Guild of America East president Lisa Takeuchi Cullen said. “His clear strategic vision impressed our Search Committee and Council, as did his reputation for working closely with members and staff, leading tough negotiations and diligently administering collective bargaining agreements.
He has already proven himself to be a forward-thinking labor leader who can execute on promised goals. We have full confidence he will serve the diverse interests of the Guild’s 7,500 members.” Wheeler added: “I am honored to join the WGAE as Executive Director.
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