A closer look at “Bob Daly to Exit as AFI Board Chair After 17 Years, Ending a Transformative Era”, exactly as the source publishes it. After 17 years at the helm, Bob Daly is stepping down as chair of the American Film Institute Board of Directors, with the transition set for the next trustee meeting on Wednesday, Oct. chair and co-CEO, first joined the AFI Board in April 1981 and assumed the chairmanship on Oct. His tenure has been one of the longest and most influential in AFI history, spanning a period of major expansion for the organization.
Under Daly's leadership, the AFI solidified its role as a national force in film education and preservation, while also elevating its awards programs and lifecycle events. His deep industry relationships, cultivated during his years running Warner Bros., helped bridge Hollywood's commercial and cultural spheres, bringing new resources and visibility to the Institute. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.