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Dan Weinberger Joins Disney as Deputy General Counsel
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In Short: Discovery veteran Dan Weinberger has been appointed as Disney’s deputy general counsel, focusing on corporate transactions.
Warner Bros. Discovery veteran Dan Weinberger has been tapped to join Disney as its deputy general counsel, overseeing corporate transactions, according to an internal memo from David Howard, Disney’s general counsel for its corporate legal unit.
Weinberger, a 19-year veteran of Warner Bros., most recently held the position of senior vice president of business and legal affairs, where he handled mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt investments, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and general corporate transaction matters.
Among his notable achievements, Weinberger played a key role in the $108 billion sale of Time Warner to AT&T and the $43 billion combination of Warner Media with Discovery. He also led major growth initiatives, including the expansion of Warner Bros.’ video game business and the formation of joint ventures in the Chinese entertainment market.
The memo, sent by David Howard, Disney’s general counsel for its corporate legal unit, highlights Weinberger’s extensive experience in corporate transactions and strategic partnerships.
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- The Hollywood Reporterlink