Paramount Licensing Chief Dan Cohen Steps Down Ahead Skydance Merger

Dan Cohen, Paramount's Chief Content Licensing Officer and President of Republic Pictures, is stepping down ahead of the anticipated Skydance merger completion. Cohen, who joined Paramount in 2017 and revived Republic Pictures as an acquisition label, cited the decision as difficult but reflected positively on his eight-year tenure, praising the talented teams and groundbreaking deals achieved. His departure is part of broader executive changes expected as Skydance CEO David Ellison prepares to install new leadership following the $8 billion Skydance acquisition of Paramount. Cohen's responsibilities included licensing Paramount films and series internationally and acquiring independent films for theatrical and streaming distribution. He expressed confidence that the team will continue their important work with enthusiasm and excellence. Paramount has not yet commented on a replacement for Cohen's roles.