The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and its Board of Trustees announced today that Adam Sharp, former Head of News, Government and Elections at Twitter, has been appointed President & CEO of the organization. Mr. Sharp, who has had a distinguished career with stints at NBC and C-SPAN, has been working as the Academy's Interim President & CEO since February, 2018. He will lead the organization's operations including sales, promotion, marketing, financial management and planning of its various Emmy Award programs.
“Adam Sharp's story is truly a unique story of success,” said Terry O'Reilly, Chairman, NATAS. “Adam's career in media began when he was awarded one of our very first National Scholarships, in 1996. In the two-plus decades that have passed - through Adam's years with NBC News and C-SPAN, his tenure as Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu (D-LA), and his role as Head of News, Government and Elections at Twitter - Adam developed the personal and professional acumen that makes him the ideal candidate to guide our iconic organization. I couldn't be more pleased by his appointment.”