George Cheeks sends memo to merged Paramount Warner Bros Discovery TV staff
George Cheeks addressed television staffers at the newly merged Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery company on Tuesday following the official closing of the $111 billion deal.
Cheeks outlines vision for combined team
The new co-chair and chief content officer stated that the work ahead is significant. He expressed energy regarding the possibilities available to the collective group. Cheeks noted that the team will build on their strengths to create a stronger future.
Leadership structure includes multiple executives
Divisional bosses who will report to Cheeks include Channing Dungey, David Stapf and Matt Thunell. JB Perrette serves as co-chair of Skydance TV alongside Cheeks. Perrette also holds roles for the Skydance direct-to-consumer streaming division.
Cheeks previously held Paramount leadership role
Skydance chairman David Ellison tapped Cheeks to serve as Paramount TV media chair last year. Before that appointment, Cheeks was one of three co-CEOs of Paramount.
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