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Albert Cheng appointed chair of Hollywood Radio and Television Society
The nonprofit’s leadership slate includes Amazon MGM Studios’ Albert Cheng as chair, Tim McNeal for a second presidential term, and CEO Melissa Grego extending her contract to 2028.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Hollywood Radio and Television Society (HRTS) announced on Oct. 15 that Amazon MGM Studios’ Albert Cheng will serve as its new chair. Tim McNeal was re‑elected for a second term as president, and CEO Melissa Grego renewed her contract to lead the organization through 2028.
Grego, who has headed HRTS since October 2017, said she is honored to continue working with the board and members as the society approaches its 80th anniversary next year. Cheng, who joined the HRTS board in 2024, is vice president of AI Studios at Amazon MGM and will succeed former chair David Madden.
McNeal, a former senior vice president at Disney Television Studios, praised Cheng’s appointment and noted that the board’s composition will remain largely unchanged for the next two years, with Christina Davis staying as vice president, Scott Hervey as secretary and Linnea McArt as treasurer.
Key facts
- Albert Cheng of Amazon MGM Studios was named chair of HRTS (variety.com)
- Tim McNeal was re‑elected for a second term as HRTS president (variety.com)
- CEO Melissa Grego renewed her contract to lead HRTS through 2028 (variety.com)
- Cheng joined the HRTS board in 2024 and leads AI strategy at Amazon MGM Studios (variety.com)
- The executive board members Christina Davis, Scott Hervey and Linnea McArt will retain their roles for another two years (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “Amazon MGM Studios’ Albert Cheng Named HRTS Chair, While President Tim McNeal and CEO Melissa Grego Continue in Their Roles”
