Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Promoted to SAG-AFTRA CEO With 4-Year Contract Extension
The national executive director will now lead the actors' guild through 2032 The post Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Promoted to SAG-AFTRA CEO With 4-Year Contract Extension appeared first on TheWrap .
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the national executive director of SAG-AFTRA, has been elevated to the position of CEO with a contract extension set to last until 2032, following a vote by the union’s national board. Out of 98% of the board members, the majority approved the promotion and extension, maintaining Crabtree-Ireland in his role despite his guidance of the guild during the 2023 strike, alongside then-President Fran Drescher.
The then-president Fran Drescher will continue to serve as the chief negotiator for the union. SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin expressed his satisfaction with Crabtree-Ireland's leadership, highlighting his expertise in bargaining and management. Crabtree-Ireland acknowledged the importance of this role in the upcoming years, emphasizing his commitment to fighting for the rights and fair compensation of actors in the industry.
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