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Dolby Appoints Marc Whitten As Chief Executive Officer

PUBLIC · DLBAug 27, 2026•about 5 hours ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Dolby Laboratories

Marc Whitten
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Marc Whitten has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of Dolby Laboratories, succeeding Kevin Yeaman who is retiring after nearly two decades. The appointment follows a long-term succession process aimed at leading the company into its next chapter.

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Company

Dolby Laboratories

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Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) is based in San Francisco with offices around the globe. From movies and TV shows, to apps, music, sports, and gaming, Dolby transforms the science of sight and sound into spectacular experiences for billions of people worldwide. We partner with artists, storytellers, developers, and businesses to revolutionize entertainment and communications with Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, and Dolby.io. Dolby, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, Dolby Cinema, Dolby.io, and the double-D symbol are among the registered and unregistered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.

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