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Paramount Appoints Scale AI CFO Dennis Cinelli to Board

The move reflects David Ellison’s push to infuse the board with technology-focused expertise following Skydance’s takeover.

Overview

  • An 8-K filing confirms Cinelli joins as an independent director and takes a seat on the audit committee, replacing Sherry Lansing.
  • The appointment expands Paramount’s board to 11 directors, effective immediately.
  • Cinelli is eligible for the non-employee director compensation program, including a pro-rated grant of 17,989 restricted stock units.
  • The filing reports no transactions over $120,000 in which Cinelli has a direct or indirect material interest.
  • Currently CFO at Scale AI, Cinelli previously led major financings at the company and held senior roles at Uber and GE Ventures.