Paramount’s new co-CEO once hired a barista he met at a cafe with no resume. His advice to Gen Z: ‘Look up and make eye contact’
- Posted on October 1, 2026
- By Fortune
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In brief
David Ellison, Paramount's billionaire chairman, appoints Ynon Kreiz as co-CEO, leveraging decades of experience in unconventional business decisions. From green-lighting the blockbuster Barbie film to hiring talent based on character rather than credentials, Ellison advocates for a Generation Z workforce that prioritizes genuine human connection, authentic communication, and looking beyond traditional resume requirements in recruitment strategies.
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Paramount’s new co-CEO once hired a barista he met at a cafe with no resume. His advice to Gen Z: ‘Look up and make eye contact’
Billionaire-heir David Ellison tapped Mattel’s Ynon Kreiz as his No. 2 at Paramount after decades of betting on unconventional ideas, including Barbie and a barista.
