Warner Bros. Discovery Nordics has appointed Allan Sperling as the new Group Vice President, Programming, Networks & Streaming for the Nordic region.
“We are thrilled to have Allan joining our team at Warner Bros. Discovery. His profound expertise and international leadership experience will be invaluable assets as we continue to drive growth and innovation across our Nordic operations,” said Christina Sulebakk, EVP, Managing Director of WBD Nordics.
Sperling, who joins on December 2, will be based in the company’s Stockholm office. His responsibilities will include leading the development of local Nordic productions for Max, the company’s streaming service and tailor the content offering specifically for the Nordic audiences.
He commented: “I am excited to join Warner Bros. Discovery and contribute to its prestigious legacy by delivering exceptional content and innovative programming that resonates with our Nordic audiences. I look forward to collaborating with the talented teams across the region and building on the company’s success while enhancing our local production capabilities to better serve our viewers.”
Before joining Warner Bros. Discovery, Sperling held positions at MultiChoice Group and Showmax in South Africa, as well as Viacom International in London and Amsterdam.