Alpert Romm: Warner Bros. Discovery HR Chief's remarkable career journey

In the fast-paced world of media and entertainment, there are a few other famous names beyond Hollywood actors who have helped make the entertainment industry run successfully. One such name has to be Adria Alpert Romm, Warner Bros. Discovery's Chief People and Culture Officer. Romm who recently announced that she will be stepping down from the role of Chief People and Culture Officer has played a pivotal role in WBD for the last 30 years.

Adria Alpert Romm has come to represent excellence in this crucial area as the HR Chief of Warner Bros. Discovery. Romm's significant contribution to the company has helped the company grow on various fronts.

Early Education

Romm pursued her BA in Sociology from Brooklyn College. After completing her education, she embarked on her professional journey.

Romm's Professional Journey

Romm began her professional journey in 1979 when she worked as a manager of college relations and recruiter at Mutual of New York. Romm was associated with the company for 3 years and stepped out of the organization in 1982.

Later in the same year, Romm joined NBCUniversal, where she spent the major part of her career. Romm witnessed immense growth during her 25 years of tenure in the company. She started as a Director of Human Resources, Manager Staffing, and Staffing Specialist at NBCUniversal in January 1982 and worked in the same post for 9 years.

In June 1991, Romm was promoted to VP Human Resources in the same company where she worked in the same designation for 12 long years. Romm was served with another promotion in January 2004 when she became SVP Human Resources, NBCU Entertainment and Cable Networks. However, 2007 was marked as the last year of Romm's and NBCUniversal's association.

Later in March 2007, Adria Alpert Romm started a new journey with Warner Bros. Discovery when she joined as Chief People and Culture Officer. With that, it has been 16 years for Romm to be a part of WBD.

However, on October 31, 2023, the company, WBD, informed that Romm would be serving as the Chief People and Culture Officer until June 2024. Further, the company has also revealed that Jennifer Remling from WPP will assume the position as the new HR executive, joining Warner Bros.

FAQ’s

Q1: When did Romm started working for WBD?
Ans: Romm became a part of WBD in March 2007.

Q2: What was Romm’s position while she left NBCUniversal?
Ans: Romm served as the SVP in the organisation from January 2004.