Overview
- The change, announced Monday, June 22, 2026, creates a standalone Industrial Relations division and installs Nicole Lang and Sheldon Kasdan as executive vice presidents who report to Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim.
- Nicole Lang will lead industrial relations for Paramount’s motion picture division and studio back lot operations, continuing her role as the company’s chief AMPTP spokesperson in film negotiations.
- Sheldon Kasdan will lead industrial relations for the TV Media division and Paramount Television Studios and will continue to handle TV‑side bargaining matters.
- SAG‑AFTRA, the Directors Guild of America and IATSE publicly praised the appointments, highlighting the pair’s professionalism and willingness to engage directly at the bargaining table.
- Both executives serve on the AMPTP board and hold trustee roles on multiple pension and health plan boards, a background that gives them broad industry negotiating experience that could shape future deals and day‑to‑day conditions for crews and talent.