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David Zaslav

David Zaslav

CEO and President of Warner Bros. Discovery

Appears in 3 stories

Born: 1960 (age 66 years), Brooklyn, New York, NY
Education: Ramapo High School, Boston University, Boston University School of Law, and more
Spouse: Pam Zaslav

Notable Quotes

Zaslav said the Netflix deal will ensure people can enjoy Warner’s most resonant stories “for generations to come.”([foxbusiness.com](https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/netflix-buy-warner-bros))

WBD chairman told CNBC rejecting Paramount's offer in favor of Netflix "was not a hard choice."

“By operating as two distinct and optimized companies in the future, we are empowering these iconic brands with the sharper focus and strategic flexibility they need to compete most effectively.” ([wbd.com](https://www.wbd.com/news/warner-bros-discovery-separate-two-leading-media-companies?utm_source=openai))

Stories

Paramount Skydance’s $108 billion hostile bid ignites a fight for Warner Bros. Discovery

Money Moves

Exiting WBD at closing; no operational role in merged company; shareholders voted 83% against his $700M+ exit package in a non-binding advisory vote

Paramount Skydance won the five-month bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery. WBD shareholders voted in April 2026 to accept Paramount's $31-per-share all-cash offer—valued at roughly $111 billion including debt. Netflix declined to match the price in February and walked away with a $2.8 billion breakup fee.

Updated Jun 13

Netflix’s $82.7 billion bid for Warner Bros. rewrites the streaming wars

Money Moves

Named defendant in Paramount lawsuit; defending Netflix deal and pushing for April 2026 shareholder vote

On December 5, 2025, Netflix announced a definitive deal to acquire Warner Bros.' film and television studios and streaming businesses, including HBO and HBO Max, valued at $72 billion in equity and $82.7 billion including debt. On January 20, 2026, the parties amended to an all-cash structure at $27.75 per share, with a shareholder vote expected by April 2026.

Updated May 10

Netflix’s $72 billion bid for Warner Bros. reshapes the streaming power map

Money Moves

Seller of Warner Bros. studios and streaming; future head of spun‑off Discovery Global

After Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery announced their $72 billion equity-value agreement on December 5, the transaction quickly became a live bidding contest and a regulatory test case. On December 8, Paramount Skydance launched an unsolicited all-cash tender offer at $30 per share to derail the Netflix deal and keep WBD intact, including networks slated for its Discovery Global spin-off. Within days, Netflix began a coordinated shareholder push backing its signed merger agreement and emphasizing regulatory execution, while WBD prepared formal filings to respond to the tender offer.

Updated May 9