Warner Bros. Discovery Names Chief Legal Officer

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has appointed Priya Aiyar as chief legal officer, reporting directly to CEO David Zaslav.

Starting in February, Aiyar will be leading the company’s legal and compliance functions globally. She joins from American Airlines, where she served as chief legal officer since 2022 and was responsible for the company’s legal affairs and strategies globally. Aiyar’s earlier experience includes several senior roles both at law firms and in the public sector. From 2013 to 2017, Aiyar was the acting general counsel and deputy general counsel for the U.S. Department of the Treasury, and earlier served as deputy general counsel for the U.S. Department of Energy.

“There has never been a more important moment for WBD and our industry to have the brightest minds, most experienced practitioners and proven leaders, and Priya personifies those traits,” said Zaslav. “Priya’s wealth of knowledge and strategic capabilities will help us to smartly navigate the opportunities and ongoing evolution ahead this year and beyond as we pursue global growth in streaming, a return to excellence at our studios and optimization of our linear business. She will be an exceptional addition to our management team.”