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JB Perrette

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JB Perrette is Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer of Skydance TV and DTC. He took the role when Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, 2026, leading the business side of the combined company's television and streaming operations. Previously he was President and CEO of Global Streaming and Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, where he led the worldwide expansion of Max, consolidated HBO Max and Discovery+ into the unified platform, and built out its ad-supported tiers with advertisers, agencies, and technology partners. Perrette joined Discovery in 2012 and rose to lead its international operations before the 2022 merger with WarnerMedia created Warner Bros. Discovery.

Last updated Oct 6, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 7, 2026

Role
Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer, Skydance TV and Skydance DTC
Company
Skydance
Based
New York, New York, United States
Connections
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Years in industry
20 years

Bio

JB Perrette is Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer of Skydance TV and DTC. He took the role when Skydance completed its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on October 6, 2026, leading the business side of the combined company's television and streaming operations. Previously he was President and CEO of Global Streaming and Games at Warner Bros. Discovery, where he led the worldwide expansion of Max, consolidated HBO Max and Discovery+ into the unified platform, and built out its ad-supported tiers with advertisers, agencies, and technology partners. Perrette joined Discovery in 2012 and rose to lead its international operations before the 2022 merger with WarnerMedia created Warner Bros. Discovery.

Career

  • Co-Chair and Chief Business Officer, Skydance TV and Skydance DTCCurrent

    Skydance · Since 2026

  • President and CEO, Discovery Networks International (Discovery, Inc.)

    Discovery, Inc. · 2011–2022

  • President, Digital and Affiliate Distribution

    NBCUniversal · 2000–2011

  • President and CEO, Global Streaming and Games

    Warner Bros. Discovery · Until 2026

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Expertise & education

Expertise

Streaming Platform StrategyAd-Supported Streaming (AVOD/FAST)Connected TV AdvertisingInternational Media ExpansionSubscription Video on Demand (SVOD)Content MonetizationProgrammatic AdvertisingMedia & Entertainment M&A Integration

Education

  • BA, Georgetown University

Speaking topics

The future of global streaming and international expansionAd-supported streaming and hybrid monetization modelsConnected TV advertising and audience engagementContent strategy in the streaming eraMedia consolidation and platform integration

Recognition

Notable achievements

  • Led the global rollout of Max, unifying HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single flagship streaming platform across international markets
  • Oversaw Discovery Networks International's expansion to over 220 countries and territories during his tenure
  • Championed the launch and growth of ad-supported tiers on Max, establishing a major new revenue stream for Warner Bros. Discovery
  • Played a central role in integrating streaming assets following the $43 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger in 2022
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