The former Freeform president oversaw kids and family fare at Cartoon Network and other younger-skewing properties for the conglomerate.
Ascheim was hand-picked by Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff, with whom he previously worked at Nickelodeon where was part of the team that created Noggin. Ascheim was Noggin’s first employee and GM. Sources say the duo have remained friendly since.
“I was fortunate to have two unbelievably exciting years rejuvenating some of the world’s most iconic franchises and IP, and helping create a vision for kids, young adults and classics within Warner Bros. While it’s now time for me to move on, I hope the new Warner Bros. Discovery leadership team will continue to nurture future generations of fans and the incredible teams who are so committed to these brands,” Ascheim said in a statement Wednesday.
In related news, Warner Bros. exec vp worldwide corporate communications and public affairs Johanna Fuentes has also been let go. She had reported to former Warner Bros. CEO Ann Sarnoff. Her role will not be replaced amid a larger PR reorg at Warner Bros. Discovery.
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