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Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of Paramount Skydance

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Ynon Kreiz, the CEO of Mattel, has been appointed co-CEO of Paramount Skydance by David Ellison. Kreiz, known for his success with brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels, will oversee daily operations and the integration of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. He emphasizes the importance of human connection in hiring and business, advocating for looking beyond traditional resumes to find determined individuals. AI

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Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz named co-CEO of Paramount Skydance

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Preston Fore ·

    Paramount’s new co-CEO once hired a barista he met at a cafe with no resume. His advice to Gen Z: ‘Look up and make eye contact’

    Billionaire-heir David Ellison tapped Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz as his No. 2 at Paramount after decades of betting on unconventional ideas, including Barbie and a barista.

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