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Skydance-Paramount Unveils Leadership Team Ahead of Aug. 7 Closing

David Ellison will serve as CEO alongside Jeff Shell as president, tasked with overseeing streaming, film operations, human resources, communications before the merger closes on August 7

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Overview

  • The $8 billion merger is scheduled to close on August 7, marking Skydance and RedBird’s takeover of Paramount Global and the shift of control from National Amusements
  • Andy Gordon will join as chief operating officer and chief strategic officer to guide the combined company’s integration and strategic planning
  • Cindy Holland will oversee the direct-to-consumer division, encompassing Paramount+ and Pluto TV, and report directly to Ellison
  • Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein will serve as co-heads of Paramount’s film studio, with Goldberg also chairing television production and Greenstein acting as vice chair of platforms
  • George Cheeks will continue overseeing CBS assets while Jim Sterner and Melissa Zukerman take charge of human resources and corporate communications respectively