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Cindy Holland Leaving Paramount Ahead Of WBD Merger
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Key Points:
- Cindy Holland is leaving her role as Chair of Direct-To-Consumer at Paramount Skydance, marking her last day as the company prepares to merge Paramount+ and HBO Max into a single streaming platform.
- Her departure suggests Casey Bloys, HBO and HBO Max CEO, will lead the combined streaming operation, a decision supported by both Holland and Skydance CEO David Ellison.
- During her 13-month tenure, Holland significantly grew Paramount+, achieving record subscriber numbers, retention, and content expansion, while also overseeing Pluto TV’s major transformation.
- Holland played a key role in shaping Paramount+’s programming strategy, attracting top talent like the Duffer Brothers, and supporting major series such as Landman and Dutton Ranch.
- Holland endorsed the Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition by Paramount, expressing confidence in the merged company’s future and praising the team’s achievements amid industry changes.
