Golden Globes won't get a NBC reprieve, as first-ever CEO joins HFPA
“Todd Boehly is already a partner of the HFPA who has consistently supported reforms and encouraged change from the beginning,” HFPA President Helen Hoehne, who was elected to lead the group in September, said in a statement. “As a results-driven businessman with a proven track record of success, his guidance as interim CEO will be instrumental in achieving meaningful change and greater diversity and inclusion.
”As an entrepreneur, investor and philanthropist with deep roots in the Los Angeles community, he will make an ideal partner and leader for the HFPA as we complete our search for a permanent CEO.” Boehly’s appointment cements an already deep relationship with the Globes group and is sure to raise questions about his ultimate intentions and potential conflicts of interest. In addition to Dick Clark Productions, Eldridge’s holdings include the movie studio MRC, the Hollywood Reporter trade publication and the Beverly Hilton, longtime home of the Globes.
In July, as the HFPA was preparing to vote on a new slate of bylaws, Boehly — who is also a part owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Lakers and Sparks — met with members over Zoom toin partnership with Eldridge. It remains to be seen if Boehly will attempt to bring that plan to fruition. With major studios and stars distancing themselves from the embattled HFPA over its lack of any Black members, NBC announced in May that it was
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