Paley Center’s Board Gets a Hollywood Power‑Trip: Skydance, Mattel, Meta and More Join the Ranks

When a Skydance CEO, a Mattel chief and a Meta president sit down together, you might expect a blockbuster – but it’s actually a board appointment.

The Paley Center for Media announced that its board of trustees now includes David Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of Skydance; Roger Lynch, chairman and chief executive officer of Mattel; and Dina Powell McCormick, president and vice‑chairman of Meta. In addition, seasoned entertainment executive Chris Winfrey has joined the trustees, while music‑industry veteran Harvey Mason Jr. has been added to the center’s Los Angeles board of governors.

Known as the self‑proclaimed guardian of television and film heritage, the Paley Center’s mission is to preserve the cultural record of broadcast media. The new members bring a blend of film production, toy manufacturing, social‑media expertise, entertainment leadership and music‑industry experience to that effort.

The eclectic mix underscores the Center’s aim to bridge past and future, drawing on the varied backgrounds of its newest trustees to keep the archive relevant for generations to come.