David White to Step Down as SAG-AFTRA Chief, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland Eyed as Successor

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Having served as White’s second-in-command since 2010 and as the union’s general counsel since 2006, Crabtree-Ireland’s promotion was confirmed in a special meeting of the SAG-AFTRA National Board of Directors, which approved with 64.8% of the vote. “It is an honor to accept this position and I look forward to continuing to work with members, the National Board, local boards, officers and staff in this new role,” Crabtree-Ireland said in a statement.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterSAG-AFTRA made it official on Wednesday, appointing longtime general counsel Duncan Crabtree-Ireland as the group’s new national executive director.Crabtree-Ireland takes over for David White, who announced on May 14 that he was stepping down after 12 years on the job.Crabtree-Ireland has served as the organization’s general counsel for 15 years, and for the last seven years has also been the chief operating officer.

Duncan Crabtree-Ireland will be SAG-AFTRA’s next national executive director and chief negotiator, succeeding David White when he steps down from the post on June 21. The promotion of Crabtree-Ireland, the union’s longtime second-in-command, was approved today at a special meeting of the national board of directors, which also approved his new three-year contract. His promotion was approved by 64.82% of the board members, with 35.18% opposed.

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David White is stepping down as SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief contract negotiator. He’ll be staying on at the union until later this spring.

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