Sports Entertainment Center WWE promoted Paul “Triple H” Levesque to Chief Content Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Frank A.
The actions come as the company continues to rebuild after Vince McMahon resigned as CEO in July amid an investigation into alleged misconduct.
After taking over the creation of WWE, retired wrestler Levesque, McMahon’s son-in-law, “produced 15% growth.” Monday night Raw vand a double-digit increase in social media engagement,” WWE said. “As Chief Content Officer, Levesque will oversee creative writing, talent relations, live events, talent development and creative services.” Reports to WWE CEO Nick Khan The other WWE co-CEO and president is Levesque’s wife Stephanie McMahon.
“WWE is one of the most prolific producers of premium content in the world and I look forward to this incredible opportunity,” said Levesque. “Having spent my entire career in this business, I am confident that we have the right pieces in place to continue to grow our audience and deliver to our fans around the world.”
Riddick joined WWE as CFO last year after serving on the company’s board for over 13 years and previously as interim CFO. In his expanded role, Riddick will oversee financial planning and analysis, strategy, governance, investor relations, tax, data analysis, technology, travel to events and facilities. She will report jointly to Stephanie McMahon and Khan.
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“I have had the great fortune of working closely with the talented people of WWE in a variety of roles over the past 15 years,” said Riddick. “Together with Steph, Nick and Paul, we look forward to executing our ambitious plans and delivering to our shareholders.”
McMahon and Khan said the two promotions “will strengthen WWE’s ability to create premium content for our partners around the world and ultimately drive our business forward.”
Source: Hollywood Reporter
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