Gerhard Zeiler to Receive 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award

Gerhard Zeiler, the international president of Warner Bros. Discovery, is slated to receive the 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award at the 54th International Emmy Awards Gala in New York on November 23, joining Netflix's Bela Bajaria as an honoree.

13 Aug, 16:01 — 13 Aug, 20:20

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The International Emmy Directorate Award is one of the highest honors bestowed by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the global television landscape. Zeiler's award highlights his extensive career and influence within the international media industry, particularly his leadership at Warner Bros. Discovery.

Key entitiesGerhard Zeiler Warner Bros. Discovery International Emmy Directorate Award International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Bela Bajaria Netflix

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Warner Bros. Discovery’s Gerhard Zeiler to Recieve Directorate Award at This Year’s International Emmys

Warner Bros. Discovery president of international Gerhard Zeiler has been tapped to receive the 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award. He joins Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria, who was previously announced as this year’s honoree for the org’s founders award. Zeiler and Bajaria will acceot their awards at the 54th International Emmy Awards Gala on […]

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