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Is David Ellison Naming Ynon Kreiz to Role at Paramount Warner Bros?
The Hollywood Reporter • • business
Key Points:
- David Ellison is reportedly considering hiring Ynon Kreiz, a veteran executive, for a senior role at the soon-to-be-combined Paramount–Warner Bros entertainment company.
- Kreiz, who recently announced his departure from Mattel, has extensive experience in entertainment and global operations, having led Mattel's push into entertainment and previously serving as CEO of Endemol and president of Maker Studios.
- Kreiz’s appointment is pending approval from Judge Martínez-Olguín and the official closing of the merger settlement with state attorneys general.
- His addition would bring strong operational leadership to complement Ellison’s creative background, especially as the combined company navigates major transitions including executive departures and streaming leadership changes.
- Paramount has not commented on the rumors, and the company is currently undergoing significant leadership shifts, including the exit of streaming chief Cindy Holland and the earlier departure of former NBCUniversal chief Jeff Shell.
