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New Leaders Boost Comic Relief's Mission
3 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Doug Herzog and Patrick Vien join Comic Relief's board.
- The pair will guide strategy, finances, and grant approvals.
- A December 10th fundraiser will honor Trevor Noah.
Comic Relief, an organization dedicated to aiding children and youth in overcoming poverty, has significantly strengthened its leadership by adding television industry veterans Doug Herzog and Patrick Vien to its board of directors. These new members are set to play a crucial role in steering the organization's strategic direction, managing its finances, and approving grants disbursed to its partner charities.
The organization, which has roots in a 1980s UK initiative and was later brought to the US by notable figures like Billy Crystal and Whoopi Goldberg, has been intensifying its efforts recently. With Michele Ganeless appointed as CEO in January 2025, Comic Relief is poised for a renewed phase of impactful work.
To further its mission, Comic Relief is hosting a "Comic Relief Live" fundraiser at Carnegie Hall on December 10th. This event will be headlined by John Oliver and will honor Trevor Noah, with musical performances by Gregory Porter and appearances by other prominent figures.
