SAG-AFTRA is giving its top executive a major vote of confidence.

The Hollywood guild is giving its national executive director, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, a contract extension and elevating him to CEO.

The union says Crabtree-Ireland will serve as CEO through June 2032. His contract was previously set to expire in 2028. He will also continue on as its chief negotiator. His new deal was approved with more than 98 percent of the SAG-AFTRA national board’s support.

Crabtree-Ireland joined SAG-AFTRA more than 25 years ago, and has been leading the union’s negotiations with the Hollywood studios as well as defending the rights of actors amid a rapidly-changing technology environment.

“To battle giant global transnational corporations, we need expert leadership with a track record of successful bargaining and significant operational management expertise. That is Duncan,” SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin said in a statement.…