Rahwa Ghebre-Ab Promoted to Chief HR Officer at Lionsgate, Succeeds Ross Pollack

Rahwa Ghebre-Ab has been appointed as the new executive vice president and chief human resources officer at Lionsgate, effective May 1. She takes over from Ross Pollack, who is retiring after nearly a decade in the role, during which he guided the company through significant challenges, including the pandemic and industry strikes. Ghebre-Ab, a veteran of 11 years at Lionsgate, previously served as the studio's first chief ethics and legal compliance officer, and will now oversee global HR operations across multiple countries. CEO Jon Feltheimer praised her as a 'rising star' with a strong career trajectory, stating her skills align well with the company's entrepreneurial culture. Ghebre-Ab's responsibilities will include talent acquisition, employee development, and shaping HR policies to meet organizational goals. Pollack's contributions to the company have been acknowledged as instrumental during a transformative period for Lionsgate.