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Skydance CEO Earns $63M Amid Paramount Deal
24 Apr
Summary
- David Ellison received a $63 million pay package.
- Jeff Shell's compensation totaled $60.7 million.
- Skydance acquired Paramount Global for $8.4 billion.
David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance, received a notable pay package amounting to $63 million during his approximately four-month leadership. This compensation included a base salary of $1.4 million and stock awards valued at $58.7 million, along with an additional $1.4 million for incentives and services rendered prior to the acquisition's closure.
In parallel, former Paramount President Jeff Shell, who recently departed the company, was compensated with a total package of $60.7 million. His remuneration structure mirrored Ellison's in terms of base pay and stock awards. These substantial financial figures emerged after Skydance Media successfully completed its $8.4 billion acquisition of Paramount Global on August 7, 2025.
