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Bob Daly Plans October 21 Departure From AFI Board Chair

AFI announced the planned leadership change after sixteen years of his chairmanship.

By Ledger Staff · Originally reported · Posted

A 2016 American Film Institute-related meeting photographed by the U.S. Embassy Berlin; archival photograph, not the 2026 board transition
A 2016 American Film Institute-related meeting photographed by the U.S. Embassy Berlin; archival photograph, not the 2026 board transition · U.S. Department of State / usbotschaftberlin / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (U.S. government) · Cropped, resized or letterboxed · Public domain (U.S. government)

Bob Daly will step down as chair of the American Film Institute’s Board of Directors at its October 21 Trustee meeting, AFI announced on October 14, 2026. Daly joined the board in April 1981. He has held the chairmanship since October 2009.

His entertainment leadership career includes senior roles at CBS and Warner Bros. AFI’s announcement recognizes his contribution to its preservation, education and celebration programs. The October 14 announcement describes a planned departure and does not name a successor.

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