Richard Plepler

Richard Plepler is an American businessman and former CEO of HBO. He was born in 1951 in New York City and graduated from Harvard University. Plepler joined HBO in 1982 and worked his way up to become CEO in 2008. During his tenure, HBO expanded its programming and distribution, and the company became a major player in the media industry. Plepler is known for his innovative approach to content creation and his ability to navigate the changing media landscape. He stepped down as CEO in 2019 and is currently based in New York City.