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The new and huger Paramount has a new co-CEO

Source: The Verge · Published 30 Sept 2026, 23:08

Paramount is appointing a new co-CEO ahead of the close of its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ynon Kreiz, previously Mattel's chairman and CEO, will be joining Paramount to lead alongside chairman and CEO David Ellison. According to Paramount , "Ellison will foc

According to Paramount , "Ellison will focus on the company's long-term strategy, creative vision and direction, including its talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology and capital allocation. Kreiz will focus on the company's day-to-day management and integration of the combined businesses." The combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will "report jointly" to Ellison and Kreiz.

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