David Ellison Taps Mattel's Ynon Kreiz to Be Co-CEO of Merged Paramount-Warner Bros.
Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz is set to join David Ellison's Paramount as co-CEO following the company's upcoming merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Ellison will retain control over strategy, creative, and technology functions.
Why it matters
This leadership change marks a significant consolidation in the media landscape as Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery finalize their mega-merger.
Ynon Kreiz, who is stepping down as CEO of Mattel after eight years, will join David Ellison's Paramount — which is expected to close its mega-merger with Warner…
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