Golden Globes Foundation Ousts CEO Gregory Goeckner Amid Lawsuit Allegations

The Golden Globes Foundation has removed CEO Gregory Goeckner following a board vote on August 15, 2026. This decision comes days after a lawsuit filed by remaining Hollywood Foreign Press Association members accused Goeckner of secretly transferring $4 million from HFPA accounts to the Foundation. The lawsuit also targets Jay Penske and Penske Media Corporation, alleging a takeover of the Golden Globe Awards.