Paramount appoints Josh Silverman as President of Global Products and Experiences

Paramount has appointed Josh Silverman as President of Global Products & Experiences, effective October 6th.

Silverman joins from Mattel where he has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Franchise Officer. Leveraging his deep expertise in global franchise strategy and brand management, Silverman will oversee a portfolio at Paramount that includes consumer products, live experiences, publishing, partnerships and e-commerce for physical products. He will report to Paramount President Jeff Shell.

“I’m incredibly energised by the entrepreneurial spirit across Paramount,” said Josh Silverman.

“As we build global ecosystems for fans, there’s an extraordinary opportunity to unlock new value by leveraging renowned IP and mining the portfolio for fresh stories and experiences. I’m excited to collaborate across teams to deepen the emotional connection between audiences and the brands, franchises, and characters they love.”

Jeff Shell, President of Paramount, added: “Josh brings a combination of strategic vision, deep industry experience, and a proven track record of driving global growth across beloved brands and franchises. We are excited to see him harness Paramount’s world-class library and creative engines to reach our audiences in new and exciting ways and fuel the expansion of our consumer products and experiences businesses.”