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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has appointed Teni Melidonian to the newly created position of Chief Oscars Officer. Mary Jane Partlow has been named executive vice president of awards and special events. Melidonian will report directly to Bill Kramer, Academy CEO, and Partlow will report to Melidonian.

In her new role, Melidonian will lead strategy, talent relations, special events and production teams for all awards programs and events. She will also work closely with Oscar producers, showrunners, Disney, ABC, and Academy executives to oversee the teams developing and delivering the Oscars to global audiences.

In addition to serving as Disney/ABC's lead liaison, Melidonian leads advertising sales, marketing, and strategies supporting audience growth around the world. Melidonian began her career at the Academy in 2005 as a publicist before becoming head of communications and advertising and moving to the strategy team. Before the Academy, Melidonian worked in Washington, at the embassy of Armenia.

The 96th Academy Awards will be held on March 10. 

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