ByteDance Appoints John Rogovin as Global General Counsel

June 3, 2024, (V SOCIAL MEDIA OF HOLLYWOOD) - ByteDance announced the appointment of John Rogovin as the company’s new Global General Counsel. Rogovin's role will include oversight of TikTok, one of ByteDance's most prominent platforms.

Rogovin previously served as General Counsel for Warner Bros. for over twelve years, where he oversaw legal operations for the company’s production and distribution of film and television in more than 135 countries. His responsibilities at Warner Bros. included handling intellectual property, litigation, privacy, compliance, regulatory enforcement, and mergers and acquisitions. Before Warner Bros., Rogovin worked as a partner in private practice at two top international law firms, specializing in litigation and regulatory proceedings. He also held positions as General Counsel of the US Federal Communications Commission and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division of the Department of Justice.

"We are very happy to welcome John to our leadership team. He joins us with vast experience and expertise from his roles in public service, distinguished law firms, and as a leader in the entertainment industry. John brings strong legal instinct and a proven track record of successfully leading global teams that I know we will benefit from greatly as a company," said Liang Rubo, CEO of ByteDance.

Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, added, "I'm pleased to welcome John to our leadership team. Over the last few years, we have worked tirelessly to build trust and navigate unprecedented legal and regulatory environments globally. Building upon the strong foundation of our Global Legal team, I know John is eager to hit the ground running during this important time for the Company."

Rogovin expressed his enthusiasm for the new role, stating, "I am incredibly excited to be joining this world-class team and look forward to helping to ensure that our platforms continue to provide a critical forum for more than two billion users worldwide to entertain, teach, and connect with one another."

Rogovin's appointment follows the announcement by departing General Counsel Erich Andersen, who will step down in June to take on the role of special counsel to the company. Rogovin will report to Rubo, with a dotted line to Chew, effective June 1.

Source: Tik Tok