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YouTube Originals Chief Susanne Daniels Resigns
15 Jun
Summary
- Susanne Daniels led YouTube Originals for over six years.
- YouTube Originals achieved its highest viewership in Q4 2021.
- Daniels spearheaded the transition to unscripted content and global expansion.
Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content at YouTube, will depart on March 1 after a distinguished six-year tenure. During her leadership, YouTube Originals experienced its most successful quarter in Q4 2021, garnering 1.3 billion views. Daniels initially focused on premium scripted series like 'Cobra Kai' before pivoting in 2018 to unscripted content under the AVOD model.
Her strategic vision encompassed a global expansion, targeting markets such as the UK, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea, India, Mexico, and Brazil. Daniels was also instrumental in establishing the YouTube Black Voices Fund, championing under-represented creators and greenlighting impactful projects. Her departure marks the end of a significant era for YouTube's original programming.
