Paramount Global has named former Activision Blizzard and Snap exec Kristin Southey as its new investor relations chief. Southey becomes executive vp of investor relations, reporting to CFO Naveen Chopra. She succeeds Anthony DiClemente, who will remain with the Hollywood studio through mid-April to ensure a smooth transition, the company said. Southey earlier was head of investor […]
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