Skydance Announces Board, Adding Ynon Kreiz, Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick as Directors and Tony Blair as Advisor
PR Newswire•06/10/2026•17:04 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Skydance names Ynon Kreiz, Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick as directors
- ➤Tony Blair joins Skydance as Board Advisor in personal capacity
- ➤David Ellison remains Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- ➤Board designees follow Paramount merger with Warner Bros. Discovery
Expert Statements
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
“I am delighted to welcome Laurene and Bobby to our Board and honored to have Tony join us as an Advisor. Laurene is a true visionary and one of the great institution builders of our time. Her vision, judgment and unwavering commitment to high-quality journalism and media investments make her a truly exceptional addition to our Board. Through Emerson Collective, she pioneered an innovative model that brings together venture investing and philanthropy to tackle society's most complex challenges, and she has an extraordinary gift for recognizing bold ideas early and turning them into lasting impact.”
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
“Bobby led a global entertainment company through three decades of sustained growth, and he brings real perspective on building enduring franchises and connecting with fans. His record of pairing bold strategic moves with disciplined capital allocation is exactly the experience we need as we bring our businesses together. Tony has led at the highest levels of government, respected for his intellect, strategic vision and ability to bring people together around bold, forward-looking ideas. His global perspective and insight will be invaluable as we turn ambition into results.”
David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
“Together with our other directors, they bring the experience and fresh perspectives we need to build Skydance into an extraordinary company, one that honors the legacies of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery while setting a bold course for the future. United by a commitment to creative excellence, innovation and long-term shareholder value, this Board will help us empower our teams, strengthen our businesses and deliver exceptional entertainment to audiences around the world.”
Skydance Announces Board, Adding Ynon Kreiz, Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick as Directors and Tony Blair as Advisor PR Newswire
David Ellison will continue to serve as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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