Skydance Distribution Chief Ray Hopkins Sets Leadership Team, Reveals Exits Of Eight Senior Executives
In the latest in a series of organizational announcements following the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger into Skydance, the newly combined company has set its top distribution troops. Ray Hopkins, the longtime CBS veteran who is now distribution president of Skydance, sent an internal memo Tuesday outlining the newly minted execs in his […]
Skydance Distribution President Ray Hopkins is reshaping the leadership structure for TV and streaming distribution following the merger between Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. Eight executives are departing, with Hopkins' top lieutenants taking charge. Sarah Bergman and Mickey Carter will share the title of EVP of distribution, each focusing on negotiating distribution agreements and managing partnerships.
The new distribution leadership team includes Brad Shipley, responsible for strategy and growth partnerships; Patrick Cavanaugh, managing economics for linear and streaming negotiations; Joe Bahr overseeing partner operations; Andrew Borak leading marketing; Bob Aguanno managing CBS affiliate relations; and John Bagwell handling contracts and negotiations.
The distribution team oversees various channels, including CBS' owned & operated stations, Paramount+, HBO Max, Discovery+, Pluto TV, and over 100 FAST channels. Shipley will also lead Skydance Global Sports Group. Executives leaving include Rivka Golomb, Kelly Kane, Jeff Cross, and Rich Palermo, though Palermo will serve as a senior adviser to the distribution business. Hopkins will report to Skydance DTC and TV Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer JB Perrette.
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