Skydance announced major leadership changes across its direct-to-consumer and television divisions following the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger, according to a memo from J.B. Perrette, DTC and TV co-chair and chief business officer.
Jeff Cusson becomes executive vice president and head of communications for Skydance DTC. Shauna Spenley takes chief marketing officer of global DTC and international TV. Trey Turner serves as international chief operating officer. Josh Walker becomes chief operating officer of DTC. Liz Wright takes chief financial officer of Skydance TV.
Seven executives are departing. From Warner Bros. Discovery: Dan Barnes, HBO Max head of global advertising revenue; Michael Bishara, executive vice president and general manager of global streaming and digital studios; Jamie Cooke, executive vice president of central Europe, Middle East, Turkey and Africa; and Juan Sola, head of streaming for Latin America. From Paramount: Domenic DiMeglio, chief marketing officer and chief data officer for Paramount Streaming; Marco Nobili, Paramount+ executive vice president and international general manager; and Pank Patel, head of international media networks.
Perrette wrote that Skydance will position some leaders dedicated to TV and others to DTC, with many leaders holding dual roles. Regional leaders will oversee combined TV and streaming businesses across distribution, ad sales, and programming in their markets. Jay Askanasi, Ray Hopkins, and David Decker were previously announced to help lead the charge. Leah Hooper returns from maternity leave in January. Ronald Goes moves to Skydance TV Studios. Efrain Miron is stepping away from DTC to explore other opportunities within the company.