Edward A. Romano is an American entertainment executive. Romano retired as the Vice Chairman of Warner Bros. in June 2016, ending a 48-year career with the studio. He currently serves as the Executive Advisor to the Chairman & CEO.[1]
Edward A. Romano | |
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| Born | |
| Education | St. John the Baptist Elementary School St. John's Preparatory School (Queens) |
| Alma mater | St. John's University |
| Occupation | Film Executive |
| Employer | Warner Bros. |
| Title | Executive Advisor to the Chairman |
Early life
editEdward A. Romano grew up in Brooklyn, New York City.[2] He was educated at St. John the Baptist Elementary School and St. John's Preparatory School (Queens).[2] He graduated from St. John's University with a bachelor of science degree in accounting in 1963.[2]
Career
editRomano begun his career at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co., an accounting firm (now part of KPMG), where he worked from 1963 to 1968.[3][4]
Romano started working at Warner Bros in 1968.[3][5] Over the years, he worked as "Assistant Treasurer, Controller, Vice President & Controller, and Senior Vice President & Controller."[4] He served as its Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer from 1994 to 2014.[4][5][6] Since December 2014, he has served as its Vice Chairman.[3][4][5][7]
Romano is a member of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences and the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.[4]
Philanthropy
editRomano served on the board of directors of the Literacy Network of Greater Los Angeles.[2] He serves on the board of governors of the Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.[4]
Romano has made charitable contributions to his alma mater, St. John's University, as he is both a member of the McCallen Society and the Loughlin Society, two giving societies associated with the university.[2] He received an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science degree in 2008 and a Medal of Honor in May 2015.[2]
Personal life
editRomano is a Roman Catholic. He is married and has two children and one grandchild.[2]
References
edit- ^ McNary, Dave (13 May 2016). "Warner Bros. Vice Chairman Ed Romano to Retire". Variety. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Edward A. Romano '63CBA, '08HON". St. John's University: The Peter J. Tobin College of Business. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Company Overview of Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.: Edward A. Romano". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e f "Edward A. Romano: Vice Chairman, Warner Bros. Entertainment". Warner Bros. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ a b c McNary, Dave (December 10, 2014). "Warner Bros. CFO Ed Romano Promoted to Vice Chairman". Variety. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ Kilday, Gregg (November 21, 2010). "Warner Bros. Extends Contract with CFO Ed Romano". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Block, Alex Ben (December 10, 2014). "Warner Bros. CFO Ed Romano Promoted to Vice Chairman". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 4, 2015.