Skydance Sports Chief David Berson Sets Exec Roster

Key Points:

• David Berson, former CBS Sports executive, has been appointed chairman of Skydance’s Global Sports Group and has announced key leadership appointments including Jeff Gerttula as EVP and Managing Director, and Craig Barry as EVP and Chief Content Officer.
• The leadership restructuring follows the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, with Berson taking over as TNT Sports chief Luis Silberwasser departs.
• Jeff Gerttula will oversee digital, international, strategy, and business development for sports, while Craig Barry will manage all production aspects including live events, talent, and editorial content.
• Several notable executives from TNT Sports and CBS have exited as part of the reorganization, including Nate Smeltz, Harold Bryant, Sophia Constantinides, and others, with Berson praising their contributions.
• Additional leadership roles include Patty Power (Operations and Engineering), Dan Weinberg (Programming), Chris Carter (CFO), Kelly Dunne (Marketing), and Jen Sabatelle (Communications), among others, to support the expanded sports division.