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business13 days ago•15 min saved

Skydance Board Expansion: Powell Jobs, Kotick, and Blair Join Post-Merger Leadership

Skydance, the new entity formed from the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, has expanded its board with high-profile appointments. Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick have joined as independent directors, while former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has been appointed as a board adviser. These moves aim to bring strategic and media expertise to the combined company under the leadership of David Ellison.

via Variety|

#bobby-kotick #business #laurene-powell-jobs

business13 days ago•15 min saved

Skydance Names Powell Jobs, Kotick, and Blair to New Board

The newly formed media company Skydance has appointed Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick as independent directors, with former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair joining as a board advisor. The appointments follow the official closure of the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery, which was renamed Skydance. David Ellison, the chairman and CEO, stated that these additions bring fresh perspectives and experience to help build the combined entity into a major industry player.

via Deadline|

#bobby-kotick #business #david-ellison

business13 days ago•15 min saved

Skydance Names Powell Jobs and Kotick to Board Amid Paramount-WBD Merger

David Ellison has added Laurene Powell Jobs and Bobby Kotick to the board of his newly formed media company, Skydance. The appointments were disclosed in a securities filing following the creation of the entity through Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair will serve as a board adviser. Ellison praised the new members for their experience in media investment, franchise building, and strategic vision, stating they will help guide the combined company’s future direction.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#bobby-kotick #business #david-ellison

technology3 months ago•10 min saved

Apple’s OpenAI Suit May Have Skirted Jony Ive to Shield Powell Jobs Ties

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman suggests Apple deliberately did not name former design chief Jony Ive in its trade-secret lawsuit against OpenAI, likely to avoid straining its relationship with Laurene Powell Jobs, Ive's close ally and investor in io Products/LoveFrom. The case centers on OpenAI executive Tang Tan, not Ive, who reportedly isn’t involved in day-to-day OpenAI operations. Powell Jobs’ influence and high-profile presence at events are cited as factors Apple weighed when drafting the complaint, amid a broader pattern of former Apple staff at OpenAI.

via MacRumors|

#apple #jony-ive #laurene-powell-jobs

real-estate2 years ago•1 min saved

Laurene Powell Jobs Sets Record with $70M San Francisco Mansion Purchase

Laurene Powell Jobs has set a new record in San Francisco by purchasing a mansion in Pacific Heights for $70 million, surpassing the previous record of $43.5 million. This acquisition follows her recent $94 million purchase of a Malibu estate. The mansion, originally bought for $33 million in 2011, offers views of San Francisco Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. Powell Jobs, with a net worth of $11.4 billion, continues to expand her real estate portfolio.

via Business Insider|

#laurene-powell-jobs #luxury-homes #real-estate

art-and-design2 years ago•2 min saved

"San Francisco Art Institute Acquired by Nonprofit Backed by Wealthy Donors"

The bankrupt San Francisco Art Institute, home to a valuable Diego Rivera mural, has been sold to a nonprofit organization led by philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs for about $30 million. The sale includes the iconic 1931 mural, valued at $50 million, which will remain in a viewing room. The former campus will be repurposed to house an unaccredited institution with a residency program for artists, aiming to support and create a community center around art. The purchase is seen as a positive development for San Francisco's arts and culture scene, providing hope for the city's recovery.

via The New York Times|

#art-and-design #bankruptcy #diego-rivera-mural

art-and-design2 years ago•2 min saved

"Billionaire-Backed Nonprofit Acquires San Francisco Art Institute Campus with Rivera Mural"

The bankrupt San Francisco Art Institute's campus, home to a valuable Diego Rivera mural, has been sold to a nonprofit organization led by philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs for about $30 million. The sale includes the iconic 1931 mural, valued at $50 million, which will remain in a viewing room. The campus will be repurposed to house an unaccredited institution with a residency program for artists, aiming to support the art community and create a center for the community around art. The purchase is seen as a positive development for San Francisco's arts and culture scene, providing hope for the city's recovery.

via The New York Times|

#art-and-design #art-community #bankruptcy

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Steve Jobs' Legacy Lives On: New Ebook Release from Archive.

The Steve Jobs Archive is releasing a free ebook titled "Make Something Wonderful: Steve Jobs in his own words" featuring speeches, interviews, and correspondence from the Apple co-founder. The book will include an introduction by Jobs' widow, Laurene Powell Jobs, and will cover his childhood, time at Apple, Pixar, and NeXT, and his return to the company. The book will be released on digital platforms on April 11th, with future digital exhibits, programs, and fellowships promised by the archive.

via The Verge|

#apple #archive #ebook

technology3 years ago•1 min saved

Steve Jobs' Legacy Lives On: New Ebook and Archive Release on April 11.

The official Steve Jobs Archive is set to release its first published work, a free ebook titled "Make Something Wonderful" on April 11. The book will feature speeches, correspondence, and interviews from the Apple founder, including never-before-seen emails, conversations, and photographs. The archive was launched in September 2022 and is a repository of Steve Jobs-related materials, including never-before-seen videos and emails. The book is designed to inspire readers to make their own wonderful things.

via 9to5Mac|

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