Dan Cohen, Paramount Global’s head of content sales and an industry sales veteran, has stepped down from his role in advance of Skydance Media’s takeover of the storied studio and CBS. Cohen confirmed his departure from the role of chief licensing officer of Paramount Global and his other role as president of Republic Pictures in

Days before a new ownership team takes control of the company, Paramount Global reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, crediting lower costs and growth in streaming profit.

Dan Cohen is stepping down as Paramount's chief content licensing officer and president of its revived acquisition arm, Republic Pictures.