Kreiz in talks for Paramount senior role as Mattel exit confirmed

Former Mattel chairman and CEO Ynon Kreiz has held talks with Paramount CEO David Ellison about a senior executive role, Deadline reported 30 September, with no title finalised. Mattel confirmed Kreiz steps down 2 October, with ex-Condé Nast chief Roger Lynch succeeding. Deadline reported the president post is vacant since Jeff Shell left in April.