Skydance to Reorganize International; Kevin MacLellan Out

Following the major merger between Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, the newly formed media giant is planning a comprehensive reorganization of its international operations. Despite earlier reports suggesting veteran executive Kevin MacLellan was securing the top global role outside North America, sources indicate he will not take the position.

Leadership under David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz intends to thoroughly reshape the international leadership team as part of the massive transaction closing. Meanwhile, WBD's international president Gerhard Zeiler is also expected to depart to pursue politics in Austria.

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