Ynon Kreiz Named Co-CEO of Merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery

David Ellison has named Ynon Kreiz, the outgoing CEO of Mattel, as co-CEO of the newly combined Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. The appointment follows the anticipated merger of the two media giants, with Kreiz joining Ellison in leading the new entity.

What is established so far

• Ynon Kreiz appointed co-CEO of merged Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery
• Kreiz previously served as CEO of Mattel for eight years
• David Ellison remains in a co-CEO role alongside Kreiz
• Appointment coincides with the finalization of the Paramount-WBD merger