Cindy Holland Tapped As Senior Advisor To David Ellison & Skydance Ahead Of Paramount Takeover, Sister To Close U.S. Office
deadline.comCindy Holland is stepping down as Global CEO of Elisabeth Murdoch and Jane Featherstone‘s Sister after 15 months. She is moving to a new role as a senior advisor to Skydance and its CEO David Ellison as he is plotting the future of Paramount upon completion of the pending $8B merger.
Former Netflix TV chief Holland is expected to provide streaming expertise and insights to Ellison who has underscored his commitment to that part of Paramount’s business.
Holland’s departure comes as Sister’s board has decided to close the independent entertainment group’s Los Angeles film and television office at the end of 2024.
The staff of under 20 across film and TV has just been notified of the decision. Sister CFO Chris Fry will serve as interim CEO while a search takes place for Holland’s replacement.
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