Warner Bros. Discovery Lays Off Diversity Exec Karen Horne

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The company says the cut was not due to cost cutting, but is the result of a reorganization of the division.

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Horne’s departure is not a result of cost-cutting measures, according to a memo sent by Asif Sadiq, Warner Bros. Discovery’s chief global diversity, equity and inclusion officer, but is rather due to reorganization of the division, which is meant to focus more on “employee-related initiatives.” The DEI team will search for a new group vice president to oversee North America and employee DEI initiatives and a new group vice president internationally, resulting in an expansion of the team.

 

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