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Paramount Ad Sales Chief Exits
1 Dec, 2025
Summary
- John Halley is stepping down as Paramount's president of Ad Sales.
- He will transition to a strategic advisory role until March.
- Halley has been with the company for 18 years, starting in 2007.
John Halley, president of Ad Sales at Paramount, is set to depart from his leadership position. He will continue to contribute to the company in a strategic advisory role until the conclusion of March.
Halley's association with the company spans nearly two decades, beginning his career at Viacom in 2007. He assumed leadership of ad sales in 2022, coinciding with Paramount's merger with CBS. His exit occurs amidst a period of significant organizational shifts within the media giant.
This executive transition follows recent restructuring efforts at Paramount, including the appointment of Jay Askinasi as Chief Revenue Officer in November and broader workforce reductions. The company has already undergone job cuts and anticipates further reductions in the near future.
