Warner Bros. Discovery is expanding its board following pressure from an activist shareholder, according to people familiar with the matter. The entertainment company is adding Anton Levy, who recently stepped down as co-president of private-equity firm General Atlantic,

Warner Bros. Discovery announced that it intends to add Anton Levy, former head of global technology at private-equity firm General Atlantic, as an independent director to its board. Levy’s appointment was the result of pressure from Sessa Capital,

Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:WBD) is adding Anton Levy to the entertainment company's board. The entertainment giant, which owns TV networks including CNN, TNT and TBS, is adding Levy, who was most recently co-president of private equity firm General Atlantic,