Skydance has announced a new leadership structure for its combined television and direct-to-consumer streaming operations following the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount. The reorganization integrates global and regional management, resulting in the departure of several senior executives from the legacy companies.
This reorganization marks the first concrete step in dismantling the redundant executive layers created by the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount combination. By merging TV and DTC leadership under J.B. Perrette, Skydance is prioritizing a unified P&L over siloed platform strategies, reflecting a broader industry shift toward lean, integrated operations. The departure of veteran leaders from HBO Max and Paramount+ suggests a pivot away from legacy streaming structures in favor of a 'networked' global model. Watch for the appointment of the new Pluto TV head to signal how aggressively Skydance will pursue the free ad-supported streaming market.
The Skydance streaming leadership changes follow recent internal shifts as the company integrates its new assets.
Skydance has consolidated its TV and direct-to-consumer operations under J.B. Perrette to streamline leadership following the Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount merger. This reorganization eliminates redundant executive roles, including departures from HBO Max and Paramount+, as the company shifts toward a unified, lean global model to maximize cross-over revenue and efficiency.
J.B. Perrette will oversee the consolidated team as co-chair and chief business officer, bridging the direct-to-consumer and television units.
High-level departures include Dan Barnes, the former head of HBO Max ad revenue, and Marco Nobili, the former general manager of Paramount+ international.
Skydance is currently conducting an external search for a dedicated leader to oversee Pluto TV and the company's broader AVOD operations.
Regional operations have been consolidated into four specific hubs covering Europe/Africa, APAC/MENA, Poland, and the LATAM/US Hispanic markets.
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