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Paramount Skydance Hires Global Public Policy Head
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Paramount Skydance has hired Rene Augustine as senior vice president of global public policy, joining the company on Feb. 17 and reporting to chief legal officer Makan Delrahim. Augustine previously served as deputy assistant attorney general in the DOJ Antitrust Division (2019–21) and held White House and Senate roles. She will develop strategic policies and diplomatic relationships amid Skydance’s takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Key Points
- 1Appoints Rene Augustine as senior VP for global public policy, reporting to Makan Delrahim
- 2Leverages her DOJ Antitrust Division and White House experience to shape international enforcement policy
- 3Signals a strategic regulatory focus during Skydance’s hostile Warner Bros. Discovery takeover bid affecting antitrust review
Scoring Rationale
Official executive hire with clear regulatory relevance and DOJ pedigree, but limited novelty beyond corporate governance.
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