Skydance Media Names Stephanie Kyoko McKinnon General Counsel, Promotes Jun Oh To Global Business & Legal Affairs President

Both report to Jesse Sisgold, President and COO, Skydance Media.Skydance Media

In the newly created role, McKinnon will provide key legal and strategic guidance on major corporate transactions, including acquisitions, financing and joint ventures, as well as oversee corporate governance and employment matters for the studio. Oh’s promotion from Head of Theatrical and Interactive Business Affairs adds television and animation responsibilities. He’ll now oversee all business and legal affairs on a worldwide basis related to the development, production and distribution of Skydance’s core content divisions.“I could not be more pleased to welcome Stephanie and to congratulate Jun!” said Jesse Sisgold, Skydance Media President and COO.

McKinnon comes to Skydance from VICE Media where she served as SVP, Deputy General Counsel, overseeing legal for all of the media corp’s strategic projects, including international expansion, joint ventures, market entry, investments, equity raises and acquisitions. Prior to VICE, she was VP, Legal & Business Affairs for Whistle Sports where she was responsible for the legal and business affairs, compliance, insurance, and human resources functions.

Oh joined Skydance in 2018 as Head of Theatrical and Interactive Business & Legal Affairs. During his tenure at the David Ellion studio, Oh has been a key player in executing all deals for their film slate including above-the-line talent; and the company’s 2020 $275 million equity partnership deal between Skydance, RedBird Capital and CJ ENM. Prior to Skydance, he served as President of Business & Legal Affairs for Global Road Entertainment. He had an extensive career at Warner Bros.

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