Gerhard Zeiler, current president of International for Warner Bros. Discovery, will receive the 2026 International Emmy Directorate Award. Zeiler will accept the Emmy at the 54th International Emmy Awards Gala on November 23, 2026, in New York City.
“I am deeply honored to be recognized by the International Academy with the International Emmy® Directorate Award. My passion for media began before I can even remember, and from a young age I understood the power of television to bring people together and open a window into different cultures and ideas. The role of media in connecting the world requires a deep understanding of distinct cultures – global trends and local nuances alike – and I feel very fortunate to have had a career filled with learnings and perspectives across the world on what makes compelling television. This is an industry like no other, driven by passion, ambition, and the desire to create stories that audiences can connect with. I receive this recognition with great appreciation for the colleagues, partners and creative talent who have inspired that journey,” said Zeiler.
The Academy will also present its International Emmy Founders Award to Bela Bajaria, chief content officer of Netflix.
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