Skydance Corp. Unveils New Leadership for Merged Entertainment Empire
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Skydance Corp. Unveils New Leadership for Merged Entertainment Empire

authorBy John Lasseter
DateOct 05, 2026
Read Time2 min

David Ellison, at the culmination of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger to create Skydance Corp., has revealed the key executives who will guide his expanded enterprise. This new leadership configuration will operate under the joint direction of Ellison, serving as Chairman and CEO, and Ynon Kreiz, the former Mattel CEO who assumes the role of Co-CEO. Their collective oversight will extend across all divisions of the integrated Paramount-Warner Bros. entity, encompassing film studios, television networks, and streaming platforms, marking a significant consolidation in the entertainment landscape.

Further details from the announcement outline critical appointments within the organizational framework. Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, previously co-chairs of Paramount Pictures, will now spearhead the film division for Skydance. George Cheeks, formerly chair of TV media at Paramount Skydance, is now co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance TV. Additionally, Casey Bloys, who led HBO and HBO Max, will transition to co-chair and chief content officer for Skydance DTC streaming, with JB Perrette joining as co-chair and chief business officer for both Skydance TV and Skydance DTC, demonstrating a clear strategic alignment across media formats. The comprehensive list of executive roles spans enterprise, corporate, business, and news leadership teams, underscoring the broad scope of this organizational restructuring.

Ellison conveyed his enthusiasm for the newly assembled team, emphasizing the historic significance of this union. He stated that the combined forces of Paramount and Warner Bros. are poised to become a leading creative hub, equipped with the necessary scale, innovation, and technological prowess to redefine entertainment for future generations. While the newly formed Skydance will carry an estimated net debt of over $80 billion, its common stock is scheduled to commence trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “SKYD” on Tuesday, October 6, signifying its official debut as a major player in the global market. This merger represents a bold step towards an integrated and forward-looking entertainment future.

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