The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences said Friday that its board has re-elected Cris Abrego to serve a second term as chair.
The Television Academy is the organization that oversees the Primetime Emmy Awards.
Abrego, the former chairman and CEO of Endemol Shine North America and Banijay Americas, is currently CEO of Hyphenate Media Group. He was initially elected chair of the Television Academy two years ago, and his new term will begin on Jan. 1, 2026, and will run through 2027.
“I’m honored to continue in this role,” Abrego said in a statement. “The past two years have underscored the vital role that the Academy serves in supporting our members, strengthening the television community, and advancing the initiatives that support the long-term health of our industry. I look forward to working alongside our newly elected officers and governors as we build on this momentum and continue guiding the Academy and the Emmy Awards through a dynamic period of transformation for our industry.”
The Academy says that under his leadership the organization had “record membership and retention” and launched Televerse, the Academy’s inaugural multi-day public-facing television festival, among other initiatives.
The Emmy Awards, meanwhile, have turned around a ratings slump, growing audience at a time when few other things outside of live sports are.
The Television Academy also announced its new officers and governors. The officers include Jacob Fenton (Professional Representatives), Vice Chair; Jo DiSante (Television Executives), 2nd Vice Chair; Megan Chao (Documentary Programming), Secretary; and Tony Carey (Producers), Treasurer.
