Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery finalized leadership appointments ahead of their $81 billion merger. David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz will serve as co-CEOs of the combined Skydance entity, with Ellison focusing on long-term strategy and creative vision, while Kreiz oversees day-to-day operations and integration.
Mark Thompson continues as chairman and editor-in-chief of CNN Worldwide, and Bari Weiss remains editor-in-chief of CBS News. Andy Gordon transitions to president of the combined company. More than a dozen corporate and news leaders will report directly to the co-CEOs.
Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein lead Skydance Motion Picture Group, while Peter Safran and James Gunn co-chair DC Studios. Dennis Cinelli continues as CFO. Casey Bloys oversees all streaming programming.
Together, the entities aim to form a creative-first home defining entertainment for a generation.
Source: Wall Street Journal US Business · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing