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DGA Chief's Contract Extended to 2029
27 Apr
Summary
- Russell Hollander's tenure as DGA National Executive Director extended to 2029.
- He has led the DGA since 2017, representing over 19,500 members.
- Hollander successfully negotiated the 2023 strike deal with AMPTP.
Russell Hollander's contract as National Executive Director for the Directors Guild of America (DGA) has been extended through 2029, reflecting continued confidence in his leadership. He has held this position since 2017, overseeing efforts to protect and advance the rights of the DGA's more than 19,500 members globally.
As the DGA's chief negotiator, Hollander was pivotal in reaching a relatively quick deal with the AMPTP amidst the challenging 2023 labor strikes. He is slated to spearhead forthcoming negotiations with major studios in the coming month. His responsibilities also include shaping the guild's policy and strategic agenda in collaboration with elected leadership and serving as a Trustee for the DGA-Producer Pension and Health Plans.
Hollander initially joined the DGA in 2001, steadily progressing through various leadership roles before becoming National Executive Director. His prior experience includes significant work in labor law, representing labor organizations and employee benefit plans as a partner at Cohen, Weiss, and Simon LLP.
