Skydance Media Announces Proposed Executive Leadership Team for Paramount Following Anticipated Completion of Merger

By GlobeNewswire On Aug 4, 2025

Ellison’s new executive team will bring unparalleled industry expertise, visionary thinking, and a winning spirit to support a strong culture of innovation and excellence

Skydance Media announced the future executive team expected to lead the combined company following the close of its pending merger with Paramount Global.

The new executive team will be comprised of highly accomplished industry veterans, who bring with them complementary capabilities and strategic insight spanning entertainment, technology, business operations, and the world at large to drive Paramount’s transformation for the future.

The Company is expected to be structured into three primary business segments: 1) Studios; 2) Direct-to-Consumer; and 3) TV Media.

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The following is the expected full executive leadership team (bios below):

David Ellison, Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Shell, President
Andy Gordon, Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Operating Officer
George Cheeks, Chair of TV Media
Dana Goldberg, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Chair of Paramount Television
Josh Greenstein, Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Vice Chair of Platforms
Cindy Holland, Chair of Direct-to-Consumer
Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon, General Counsel and Acting Chief Legal Officer
Jim Sterner, Chief People Officer
Melissa Zukerman, Chief Communications Officer

Andrew Warren will continue as Interim CFO.

David Ellison, the future Chairman and CEO of Paramount, commented:

“I’m thrilled to introduce our new executive leadership team — backed by deep industry experience, proven track records, and a shared commitment to excellence, this world-class team is uniquely equipped to rise to the occasion and deliver on our bold vision for a new Paramount. Each member was chosen to align with our goals and with the intention to drive transformation. Together, we will foster an environment where creative and technical talent collaborate seamlessly, marrying leading technologies with powerful storytelling and artistic vision to unlock Paramount’s full potential and help shape the future of our industry.”

Executive Leadership Team Bios, assuming completion of the Transaction

David Ellison, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

David Ellison is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, a premier global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes award-winning content across television, film, streaming, and digital platforms through brands like CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports, Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, Nickelodeon, MTV, Paramount+, and Pluto TV.

David previously served as CEO of Skydance Media, the diversified media company he founded in 2010. In this role, he oversaw the entire Skydance slate of blockbuster and critically acclaimed films, including 2022’s Top Gun: Maverick, which broke box office records, became the highest-grossing film of the year, and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including “Best Picture.” In 2022, Skydance formed a multi-year deal with Apple to develop and produce an annual slate of live-action films for Apple TV+. David is an Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-nominated producer, whose films have grossed nearly $10 billion globally.

In 2013, he launched Skydance Television, which boasts a diverse slate of series across a range of platforms. The studio’s slate includes Emmy-nominated series such as Grace and Frankie, Foundation, and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.

David established Skydance Animation in 2017, which expanded to Madrid in 2020, and has since partnered with Apple TV+ and Netflix. In 2021, he launched Skydance Sports with the NFL, producing acclaimed content like Good Rivals and Air, followed by numerous sports documentaries and films.

David is an accomplished pilot and a lifelong film enthusiast. He attended the School of Cinematic Arts at the University of Southern California and is a member of the Producers Guild of America, as well as the Television Academy. He is a Member of the Board of the Ellison Institute of Technology, which applies advanced science and technology to address global challenges in health, climate, energy, and education.

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