Bob Daly to step down as American Film Institute Board Chair

Bob Daly is stepping down as the chairman of the American Film Institute (AFI) Board of Directors after 17 years in the role. His retirement is scheduled to take effect on October 21.

Daly has a long history with the AFI, having joined the board in 1981. His career includes significant leadership positions across the entertainment and sports industries, including serving as president of CBS, chairman and co-CEO of Warner Bros., and chairman and CEO of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

During his tenure at Warner Bros., Daly and co-CEO Terry Semel were credited with 16 consecutive years of record earnings and oversaw 13 Best Picture Oscar nominees, including winners such as ‘Chariots of Fire’, ‘Driving Miss Daisy’, and ‘Unforgiven’. AFI President and CEO Bob Gazzale praised Daly’s impact on the organization’s work in preservation, celebration, and education.