WWE announced on Thursday that the company has parted ways with Co-Presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson.
Filling in as interim Chief Financial Officer will be Frank A. Riddick III, who has served on the WWE Board of Directors for over a decade. WWE is actively seeking a permanent Chief Financial Officer and Chief Revenue Officer.
Vince McMahon issued the following on the management shakeup:
“I would like to thank George and Michelle for their 10+ years of service and contributions to the organization,” said McMahon. “I am grateful for all that was accomplished during their tenure, but the Board and I decided a change was necessary as we have different views on how best to achieve our strategic priorities moving forward.
“We have a deep team of talented, experienced and committed executives across the organization, and the Board and I have great confidence in our collective abilities to create compelling content, engage our global fanbase across platforms, increase revenues, and drive shareholder value.”
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