Tag: Paramount Global

KKR to acquire Simon & Schuster from Paramount Global for $1.62 bn

Paramount Global and KKR announced the signing of a definitive agreement pursuant to which KKR will acquire Simon & Schuster for $1.62 billion in an all-cash transaction. “We are pleased to have reached an agreement on a transaction that delivers excellent value to Paramount shareholders while also positioning Simon & Schuster for its next phase…

Paramount Global appoints Kristin Southey as Executive Vice President, Investor Relations

Paramount Global, a global media, streaming and entertainment company, announced the appointment of Kristin Southey as Executive Vice President, Investor Relations, effective immediately. Reporting to Chief Financial Officer Naveen Chopra, she succeeds Anthony DiClemente who will remain with the Company through mid-April to ensure a smooth transition. In her new role, Southey will lead the team responsible for cultivating relationships…

Paramount names Pamela Kaufman as President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences

Paramount Global, a media and entertainment company, announced that Pamela Kaufman, President of Global Consumer Products and Experiences for Paramount, has been appointed President and CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products & Experiences, effective immediately. This newly created position reports to Bob Bakish, President and CEO of Paramount, and reflects Paramount’s ongoing strategy of globalizing its…