WBD Names Ryan Gould and Bobby Voltaggio as New Ad Sales Leaders

The pair replace Jon Steinlauf, who exited the company after more than three decades

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After Jon Steinlauf’s surprising exit announcement late last year, Warner Bros. Discovery has finally found its new ad sales leader … or, actually, leaders.

Today, Warner Bros. Discovery announced that Ryan Gould and Robert “Bobby” Voltaggio will be its new presidents of U.S. advertising sales, effective immediately. The pair oversee the company’s full portfolio for networks and streaming, including sports, news, client partnerships, digital sales, research, marketing and brand solutions, commercial operations, and strategy.

Gould will serve as president of U.S. ad sales, go to market, and Voltaggio will take the role of president of U.S. ad sales, platform monetization.

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Bill Bradley

Bill Bradley is Adweek's deputy TV, Media and Sports editor.