Warner Bros Discovery CEO David Zaslav Set for Over $667 Million from Paramount Deal

David Zaslav, CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, could earn over $667 million from the company's $110 billion sale to Paramount Skydance, pending regulatory and shareholder approvals. His compensation includes cash severance, vested stock awards, share awards triggered by the deal, and a tax reimbursement that decreases if the deal delays. Zaslav, who led the 2022 merger of Discovery and WarnerMedia, previously sold shares worth $113 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter.