Paramount Appoints Paul Southern as EVP of Consumer Products
2.6.2026, 12:00:00 AM
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2.6.2026, 12:00:00 AM
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Paramount has named Paul Southern as Executive Vice President of Consumer Products. Southern will assume the role immediately and report to Josh Silverman, President of Global Products & Experiences at Paramount.
“Paul is a highly strategic leader with deep industry knowledge and outstanding relationships across the global licensing ecosystem,” said Silverman. “He brings tremendous energy and a proven track record of driving commercial growth to our organization. I’m excited to welcome him to the team as we continue to build powerful, fan-driven products around Paramount’s beloved brands and franchises.”
Southern boasts more than two decades of leadership in global licensing and brand commercialization, including for pop-culture powerhouses such as Lucasfilm and Disney. Most recently, he served as SVP of Global Brand Commercialization at Disney Consumer Products, overseeing strategy development, licensing partnerships, and marketability across all product categories.
In his new position, Southern will spearhead consumer products and retail strategy for Paramount’s many brands and franchises, with his sights set on global expansion. He plans to broaden the company’s worldwide reach by unlocking new revenue streams, strengthening relationships with key licensing and retail partners, and developing innovative products that invite fans of all ages to engage with their favorite films and characters in new ways.
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