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Casey Bloys Poised to Run HBO and Paramount+ as Cindy Holland Confirms Her Exit From Studio on Eve of Merger Closing

HBO chief Casey Bloys is poised to take the reins of all of Paramount and Warner Bros. streaming operations following the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger. On Tuesday, Cindy Holland announced she was stepping down from her role running Paramount+ and other direct to consumer streamers under the Paramount umbrella. The shuffle comes as Paramount Skydance […]

Casey Bloys Poised to Run HBO and Paramount+ as Cindy Holland Confirms Her Exit From Studio on Eve of Merger Closing

Paramount Streaming head Cindy Holland is set to resign prior to the completion of the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Holland, who joined the company in 2024 as an advisor and took charge of Paramount+ and Pluto TV following the $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger, expressed her support for HBO's stability as the merger progresses.

She is confident in the team's ability to navigate the transition smoothly. Holland's tenure led to a record retention rate, double-digit growth in engagement and revenue for Paramount+, and the launch of over 40 new and returning series. While the successor to Holland's role remains undisclosed, HBO CEO Casey Bloys is anticipated to assume leadership of the merged streaming service.

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