The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made two promotions related to the Oscars telecast and its surrounding activities, Academy CEO Bill Kramer announced on Tuesday.
Longtime AMPAS staffer Teni Melidonian, who began in the publicity department and more recently headed the Oscars strategy team, has been named to the newly created position of chief Oscars officer, a role in which she will “lead strategy, talent relations, special events and production teams for all awards programs and events,” according to the Academy release.
MaryJane Partlow has been named executive vice president, awards production and special events. Partlow joined the Academy in 2013 and has recently been the senior vice president, awards production and special events.
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