Paramount Global CFO Naveen Chopra Is Departing

Group 1 - Paramount Global's CFO Naveen Chopra is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities while awaiting FCC approval for the merger with Skydance, announced nearly a year ago [1] - Andrew Warren, currently a strategic advisor, will take on the role of Interim CFO, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Discovery Communications and NBCUniversal [1][2] - The leadership team, including co-CEOs George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins, expressed gratitude for Chopra's contributions during a transformative period for the company [2] Group 2 - The unusual leadership arrangement at Paramount Global follows the departure of former CEO Bob Bakish, as the company navigates a potential sale to David Ellison's Skydance Media [3] - The FCC approval process for the merger has been delayed, with no clear timeline indicated by the current administration [3] - Paramount Global is facing legal challenges, including a $20 billion lawsuit from Donald Trump against CBS and 60 Minutes, complicating the merger review process [4]