Warner Bros. Discovery Taps Shauna Spenley as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Direct-to-Consumer Division

The Riot Games executive will replace Patrizio “Pato” Spagnoletto, who is exiting the company later this year

Shauna Spenley (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery)

Riot Games’ Shauna Spenley is joining Warner Bros. Discovery as the media giant’s new global chief marketing officer for its direct-to-consumer division.

In her new role, Spenley will oversee the global streaming marketing organization responsible for helping to drive subscription growth for the company’s streaming platforms, Max and Discovery+. Her broad responsibilities will include branding, content marketing, subscriber growth, retention & engagement, marketing science, research and media. She will also work closely with the U.S. networks and international teams to leverage the company’s assets.

“It is a privilege to be joining this phenomenal team. I have been a subscriber and fan of Max since its launch.

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