Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

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Chief Oscars Officer Teni Melidonian Transitions to AMPAS Consultant as Awards Production Moves Under Jennifer Davidson

Variety · 2 months ago

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has undergone an internal reorganisation with Teni Melidonian stepping down from her role as Chief Oscars Officer, a position she has held for the past two decades. Rather than an outright departure, Melidonian will continue supporting the organisation as a consultant for the next twelve months, whilst her oversight of awards production, special events and talent relations transfers to Jennifer Davidson's marketing and communications division.

The restructuring aligns with the Academy's preparation for major institutional milestones, including its centenary year and the scheduled relocation of the Oscars broadcast to YouTube beginning in 2029, following ABC's final telecast in 2028. Academy leadership characterised the reorganisation as necessary to strengthen collaboration and efficiency across departments during this period of transition, with Melidonian's contributions to the organisation acknowledged as having shaped numerous Academy initiatives over her tenure.

  • Teni Melidonian departs as Chief Oscars Officer after two decades; will serve as consultant for one year
  • Awards production and talent relations responsibilities move to Jennifer Davidson's team
  • Restructuring precedes the Oscars' transition from ABC to YouTube in 2029

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