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Kreiz, who will start at Paramount, effective October 5, 2026, joins Ellison from Mattel, a leading global play and family entertainment company where he has served as Chairman and CEO since 2018.
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Kotak Mahindra Bank Receives RBI Approval for Anup Kumar Saha as MD & CEO
  • •Kotak Mahindra Bank has received approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the appointment of Anup Kumar Saha as its Managing Director & CEO.
  • •This regulatory approval paves the way for Saha to assume leadership of the bank.
  • •The appointment signifies a new chapter for Kotak Mahindra Bank under Saha's leadership.

Key Questions Answered

Ynon Kreiz has been appointed as Co-CEO of the combined company, effective at closing, with his start date at Paramount scheduled for October 5, 2026.

Prior to joining Paramount Skydance, Ynon Kreiz served as the Chairman and CEO of Mattel since 2018, where he led an extensive transformation and multi-platform strategy for the global play and family entertainment company.

David Ellison will focus on long-term strategy, creative vision, talent relationships, strategic partnerships, technology, and capital allocation. Meanwhile, Ynon Kreiz will focus on day-to-day management and the operational integration of the combined businesses.