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Laurene Powell Jobs, Bobby Kotick, More
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Key Points:
- Skydance has announced its new board of directors, led by chairman and CEO David Ellison, with new independent directors Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick joining the board.
- Co-CEO Ynon Kreiz, who recently joined Skydance, also holds a seat on the board, alongside continuing directors from the former Paramount board after its merger with Warner Bros Discovery.
- Laurene Powell Jobs is a prominent business and philanthropy leader with major media investments through Emerson Collective, while Bobby Kotick is the founder and former CEO of Activision, which was sold to Microsoft for $68.7 billion.
- Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will serve as a Board Advisor in a personal capacity, bringing his global leadership and expertise in governance and AI innovation to help shape Skydance’s strategic priorities.
- The board combines industry veterans and fresh perspectives aimed at honoring the legacies of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery while positioning Skydance for future growth.
