Warner Bros. Chief Executive Officer Kevin Tsujihara is saying good-bye the studio over allegations that he helped a young British actress securing roles, has decided to submit resignation to Burbank, California based world’s largest company.
After underwent accusations of sexual acts with the rising actress has listed the Japanese-American businessman among the Hollywood renowned celebrities who have experienced sex scandals.
The 54-year-old Japanese entrepreneur succeeded Barry Meyer as CEO in March 2013, has been tracking down for weeks by the reporters of a close relationship with a young British actress he purportedly lent a hand securing some characters.
Tsujihara’s dismissal caused current disturbance to a business obtained by AT&T Inc. previous year, calling attention to the challenges of transforming itself from a telecom giant into a media conglomerate.
His ouster was announced by the head of the company’s WarnerMedia, John Stankey, on Monday, adding the entertainment company had to face shame full remarks by globe because of its dishonored executive officer.
Stankey said like this in his statement, “It is in the best interest of WarnerMedia, Warner Bros., our employees, and our partners for Kevin to step down as Chairman and CEO of Warner Bros.,”
He continued, “Kevin acknowledges that his mistakes are inconsistent with the company’s leadership expectations and could impact the company’s ability to execute going forward.”
Mr. Tsujihara had an affair with British young actress Charlotte Kirk who has been seen in films like Ocean’s 8 (2018), How to Be Single (2016), Tekken: Kazuya’s Revenge (2014) and others, though the former CEO of Warner Bros. helped her to achieve roles in movies, alleged by the Hollywood Reporter.
The news journal has also claimed for their intimacy was linked to a $450 million film-financing contract to back big screen ventures produced by the Burbank, California-based studio.
Tsujihara has been joined the high-profile Hollywood figures club with allegations of bad acts since the #MeToo movement put the strict inquiry on the entertainment industry and its senior figures.