ByteDate announced today that John Rogovin will join the Company as Global General Counsel, which will encompass oversight of TikTok.

John served as General Counsel for Warner Bros. for more than a dozen years prior to his departure in 2022. In this capacity, he had legal oversight of the company globally, including Warner Bros. production and distribution of film and television in over 135 countries. John was responsible for all the studio's legal support worldwide, including intellectual property, litigation, privacy, compliance, regulatory enforcement, and mergers & acquisitions. Earlier in his career, John had a wide range of roles, including as a Partner in private practice at two top international law firms, specializing in litigation and regulatory proceedings. He also served as General Counsel of the US Federal Communications Commission and Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Division of the Department of Justice.

Liang Rubo, CEO of ByteDance, said, "We are very happy to welcome John to our leadership team. He joins us with vast experience and expertise from his roles in public service, distinguished law firms, and as a leader in the entertainment industry. John brings strong legal instinct and a proven track record of successfully leading global teams that I know we will benefit from greatly as a company."

Shou Chew, CEO of TikTok, added, "I'm pleased to welcome John to our leadership team. Over the last few years, we have worked tirelessly to build trust and navigate unprecedented legal and regulatory environments globally. Building upon the strong foundation of our Global Legal team, I know John is eager to hit the ground running during this important time for the Company."

Mr. Rogovin said, "I am incredibly excited to be joining this world-class team and look forward to helping to ensure that our platforms continue to provide a critical forum for more than two billion users worldwide to entertain, teach, and connect with one another."

This appointment comes after departing General Counsel Erich Andersen announced in April that he would be stepping down from his role in June to take on the role of special counsel to the Company. John will report to Rubo with a dotted line to Shou, effective June 1.