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Chris McCarthy Cites Mental Health Advocacy Work Among Key Highlights of His Paramount and Viacom Tenure in Exit Memo
Chris McCarthy cited highlights of his 22-year tenure with Paramount and Viacom in an exit memo sent as the Skydance Media deal is set to close.
Chris McCarthy Touts Jon Stewart, ‘Drag Race’ and ‘South Park’ Milestones in Paramount Exit Memo
Chris McCarthy touted Jon Stewart's return to "The Daily Show" along with milestones for "Drag Race" and "South Park" as highlights as his time at Paramount in his exit memo.
Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy Set to Exit After Skydance Merger
McCarthy became co-CEO of Paramount, alongside George Cheeks and Brian Robbins, in April 2024. The trio took on the role after the ouster of Bob Bakish as the company was in its first round of negotiations with Skydance. McCarthy is also president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment and oversees the company’s streaming platforms Paramount+ and Pluto TV.
Paramount’s Chris McCarthy Talks Up Taylor Sheridan, Jon Stewart & ‘South Park’ In Exit Memo But Says Mental Health Work Was His “Greatest Achievement”
Chris McCarthy, who was co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV Entertainment and is leaving after more than 20 years, says his “greatest achievement” at the company was his work around mental health.
Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy to Exit Following Skydance Merger
Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy will exit the company following its merger with Skydance, TheWrap has learned.

Paramount Golden Parachutes: Co-CEOs Chris McCarthy, Brian Robbins to Get $18 Million Payouts

Shari Redstone will receive $1.75 billion for her stake while her exiting C-suite executives will get eight-figure termination awards in addition to their annual salaries.

Paramount Co-CEO Chris McCarthy To Depart Upon Completion Of Skydance Acquisition As Deal Gets FCC Approval

Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy has opted to depart upon the completion of the Skydance acquisition as deal has landed FCC ...

Shari Redstone’s Farewell Message to Paramount Employees: ‘I Will Be Cheering for You, Always’

Paramount Global chair Shari Redstone sent a memo to staffers expressing her gratitude for their work -- and shared optimism ...
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Paramount Global Grants Co-CEOs New Stock Awards Valued At $3 Million

Paramount Global’s board has approved new grants of restricted stock valued at $3 million for each of its co-CEOs, Chris McCarthy, George Cheeks and Brian Robbins. Cheeks, CEO of CBS; McCarthy ...
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John McCarthy explains why Chris Curtis' UFC Fight Night 249 stoppage ...

John McCarthy believes Chris Curtis has a right to be upset about his loss at UFC Fight Night 249. Curtis (31-12 MMA, 5-4 UFC) was outraged by referee Mark Smith's stoppage of his fight against ...

Paramount Global Co-CEO Chris McCarthy, Head of MTV Entertainment, to Exit After FCC Skydance Deal Approval

Paramount merger and the deal set to close in a matter of weeks, Paramount Global co-CEO Chris McCarthy will leave the company, a company source confirmed to Variety. McCarthy, head of Showtime & MTV ...
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Chris McCarthy Joins Alliant Insurance Services’ Pennsylvania ...

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Villanova University. McCarthy can be reached at (215) 565-6221 or at Chris.McCarthy@alliant.com. About Alliant Insurance Services ...