Skydance Adds Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick to Board of Directors

David Ellison has secured two high-profile additions to the board of his new entertainment company Skydance.

Investor and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs and former Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick have joined the company’s board of directors, Skydance revealed in a securities filing. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair will become an advisor to the board.

They join a company that was created Tuesday in Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

“I am delighted to welcome Laurene and Bobby to our board of directors and honored to have Tony join us as an advisor,” Ellison said in a statement. “Laurene is a true visionary and one of the great institution builders of our time. Her vision, judgment and unwavering commitment to high-quality journalism and media investments make her a truly exceptional addition to our Board of Directors. Through Emerson Collective, she has pioneered an innovative model that brings together venture capital investing and philanthropy to tackle the world’s most complex challenges. society, and she has an extraordinary gift for recognizing bold ideas early and transforming them into lasting impact.”

Ellison continued: “Bobby has led a global entertainment company through three decades of sustained growth, and he brings a real perspective on building enduring franchises and connecting with fans. His experience combining bold strategic moves and disciplined capital allocation is exactly the experience we need to bring our companies together. Tony has led the highest levels of government, respected for his intellect, strategic vision and ability to bring people together around bold, science-minded ideas. “His global perspective and insight will be invaluable as we turn our ambitions into results.”

The mogul added: “Along with our other directors, they bring the experience and fresh perspectives we need to build Skydance into an extraordinary company, one that honors the legacy of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery while setting a bold course for the future. United by a commitment to creative excellence, innovation and long-term shareholder value, this board will help us empower our teams, strengthen our business and deliver exceptional entertainment to audiences around the world whole.”

The Skydance lineup will include: