David Ellison slots Israeli Ynon Kreiz into executive role at merged Paramount-Warner studios
Ellison attracted scrutiny for appointing Bari Weiss, the Jewish and pro-Israel media innovator and pundit, as editor-in-chief of CBS News
Assessment
David Ellison is putting his own stamp on the merged Paramount-Warner operation by bringing Israeli media executive Ynon Kreiz into a top role. The move follows scrutiny over Ellison's choice of Bari Weiss to lead CBS News. Both appointments signal Ellison is prioritizing figures with strong industry and cultural profiles.