Skydance Announces New International Leadership Appointments
Skydance has appointed JB Perrette and David Decker to senior roles, while Bryon Rubin takes interim oversight of free-to-air networks.
On October 1, 2026, Skydance announced a series of key international leadership appointments, including new heads for its streaming, direct-to-consumer, and content sales divisions. According to Deadline, JB Perrette has been appointed as Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer for both Skydance TV and Skydance Direct-To-Consumer, while David Decker has been named President of Content Sales at Skydance.
The company also announced that CBS Chief Operating Officer Bryon Rubin will temporarily oversee the free-to-air networks Channel 5 and Network Ten. These organizational changes occur alongside the confirmed departures of executives Kevin MacLellan and Gerhard Zeiler from the company.
These appointments follow previous tenures for the leadership team. Bryon Rubin has served as the COO and CFO of CBS since 2020. JB Perrette spent 15 years abroad at Discovery and Warner Bros. Discovery prior to this appointment.
Quick answers
Who is leading Skydance's streaming and direct-to-consumer divisions?
JB Perrette has been appointed as Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer for both Skydance TV and Skydance Direct-To-Consumer.
Who is overseeing Channel 5 and Network Ten?
CBS Chief Operating Officer Bryon Rubin is temporarily overseeing the free-to-air networks Channel 5 and Network Ten.