DeDe Lea , the longtime head of global public policy and government relations for Paramount , announced that she is departing the company on Jan. 5.

Lea is the latest top executive to depart the company following Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount Global , which was completed in August.

Lea was named executive vice president, global public policy and government relations for Paramount Global in 2019, after serving as EVP of global government affairs of Viacom since 2013. She previously served as EVP of government relations, beginning in 2005, and joined Viacom in 1997. Last year, her employment contract to lead public policy and lobbying efforts was extended through Dec. 31, 2028.

A Paramount spokesperon did not immediately respond to a request for comment on who will succeed Lea.

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