Eric Thayer/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Print the Article Post a Comment Paramount has made a high-profile hire from Meta Platforms Inc. as it seeks to transform itself into a company at the cutting edge of both technology and entertainment. The company says that Dane Glasgow will join as chief product officer, reporting directly to CEO David Ellison, while also working closely with direct-to-consumer chief Cindy Holland. Glasgow was most recently vp of product management at Facebook, where he led the teams responsible for Reels, Marketplace, feed, stories and other critical features. He also previously worked at Microsoft and eBay, and was a vp at Google leading the team responsible for Google Maps and Google Earth. Related Stories Business CBS News Hires Ombudsman From Conservative-Leaning Hudson Institute TV Piers Morgan Returning to U.K. TV With 'Uncensored' YouTube Show Highlights on Paramount's 5 His hiring underscores the extent to which Ellison wants his Paramount to lean more into technology so that the company can compete with the likes of YouTube, TikTok and Netflix. "Unless you can build a tech product that is truly competitive with what's coming out of Silicon Valley, you can't compete," Ellison told reporters last month. "And that has been one of the big problems that's been facing legacy media, is they don't actually understand that skill set and how critical that is, and that it is actually a combination of great content working with tech product hand in hand, that is how you actually get this business growing and scaling again, and you need both." Glasgow, a serial founder and Big Tech veteran, may be just the person to help the company push further in that direction. "As we strive to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation, bringing on a leader of Dane's caliber marks a pivotal step forward," Ellison said in a statement. "With a proven track record of scaling businesses and driving transformation through cutting-edge technology - from Meta, Google, eBay, and Microsoft to the successful companies he co-founded, Neoglyphic Entertainment and Positronic - Dane's expertise is exactly what we need to strengthen every aspect of our business. We're absolutely thrilled to welcome him to the team and excited for the forward-thinking leadership and technological insight he brings, and we know that his broad impact will be felt companywide starting on day one." "Entertainment and storytelling inspired my passion for technology from a very young age," Glasgow added. "I am thrilled to become a part of Paramount, such an iconic company, which has been behind so many of the greatest stories told over the last century-plus. It's truly inspiring to join David, along with Cindy and the other members of the executive leadership team, who not only value technology but empower innovation at every level. Together, we have an extraordinary opportunity to help shape the future of entertainment - creating unforgettable experiences for audiences across all of Paramount's platforms and brands, enabling creatives to tell their best stories on what is an incredible canvas, and opening doors for talented individuals who share our vision to redefine the business through frontier technology. I cannot wait to get started!" THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Lachlan Murdoch Lachlan Murdoch Says Family Trust Settlement Is "Great News for Investors" THR, Esq AP Beats Defamation Lawsuit from U.S. Navy Veteran Who Was Awarded $5 Million in CNN Case SmartLess SmartLess Sets SiriusXM Golf Podcast Hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne (Exclusive) TikTok TikTok Diversity & Inclusion Exec Shavone Charles Exits HBO Max David Zaslav Says TV Has Become a "Terrible Consumer Experience" Representation Directors Kentucker Audley and Albert Birney Sign With Gersh (Exclusive) Lachlan Murdoch Lachlan Murdoch Says Family Trust Settlement Is "Great News for Investors" THR, Esq AP Beats Defamation Lawsuit from U.S. Navy Veteran Who Was Awarded $5 Million in CNN Case SmartLess SmartLess Sets SiriusXM Golf Podcast Hosted by Brian Baumgartner, Cooper Manning and Kenny Mayne (Exclusive) TikTok TikTok Diversity & Inclusion Exec Shavone Charles Exits HBO Max David Zaslav Says TV Has Become a "Terrible Consumer Experience" Representation Directors Kentucker Audley and Albert Birney Sign With Gersh (Exclusive)