The Art Directors Guild has elected Joel Cohen as its latest staff leader, replacing outgoing national executive director Chuck Parker.

Cohen, who served under Parker for more than two years as associate national executive director, was voted in during the union’s latest officer elections, the results of which were announced Wednesday. During his campaign, Cohen promised to fight for the Studio City-based labor group to have national jurisdiction over its covered crafts, to further protect members against infringements by AI tools, to encourage more organizing and to be transparent with members about union activities.

Specific data on the election results was not immediately available.

“This was something bigger than an election win,” Cohen said in a statement Wednesday. “It’s about making our voices heard and taking a stand together for fair treatment, stronger protections and a future where every member has a say in the decisions that shape our work and our lives.