Co-CEOs, David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announced their CEO Leadership Team for the combined company, to be named Skydance, following the close of Paramount’s acquisition of WBD.
Paramount Skydance Corporation Chairman and CEO David Ellison and Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz announced their CEO Leadership Team (CLT) expected to lead the combined company, to be named Skydance, following the anticipated close of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
Drawing on deep expertise across entertainment, technology, and business operations, the CLT brings together leaders from both companies and reflects their complementary strengths. Each will report directly to the CEOs.
“These leaders bring decades of experience building and stewarding iconic franchises, a bold creative vision, and a shared commitment to achieve the company’s stated mission: to build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology. Together, they will focus on delivering exceptional storytelling for audiences around the world, creating new opportunities for creative talent and partners, and driving long-term value for shareholders”, the group said..
Ellison will focus on the company’s long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including its talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation. Kreiz will focus on the company’s day-to-day management and integration of the combined business. Andy Gordon, President of Skydance, will work closely with both to advance the Company’s strategic priorities across its businesses.
All three will also serve on the Board of Directors, with Ellison as Chairman.
The team
Enterprise Leadership
David Ellison, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Ynon Kreiz, Co-Chief Executive Officer
CEO Corporate Leadership Team
Andy Gordon, President
Dennis Cinelli, Chief Financial Officer
Makan Delrahim, Chief Legal Officer and President, Global Corporate Affairs
Dane Glasgow, Chief Product Officer
Rebecca Mall, Chief Marketing Officer
Melissa Zukerman, Chief Communications Officer
CEO Business Leadership Team
Casey Bloys, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer, Skydance DTC
George Cheeks, Co-Chair and Chief Content Officer, Skydance TV
Dana Goldberg, Co-Chair, Skydance Motion Picture Group
Josh Greenstein, Co-Chair, Skydance Motion Picture Group
James Gunn, Co-Chairman of DC Studios
JB Perrette, Co-Chair & Chief Business Officer, Skydance TV and Co-Chair & Chief Business Officer, Skydance DTC
Peter Safran, Co-Chairman of DC Studios
CEO News Executive Leadership Team
Mark Thompson, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of CNN Worldwide
Bari Weiss, Editor-in-Chief of CBS News
