Zaneri’s been a role model at Paramount—where over half her staff is comprised of women—since first joining the C-suite. Bringing her whole team into negotiation strategy sessions, she shares her vast industry knowledge, experience and skills with Paramount’s next round of acquisition executives. Over streaming, digital, linear and international business and multiple platforms and services, it’s estimated that Zaneri and her team have already closed roughly a half-billion dollars in acquired business this year alone.
“’Dancing with the Stars’ because dancing is an innate human expression that all peoples can relate to. It is also similar to deal-making since you have to be nimble, creative and quick thinking, and you have to sync up with your partner to end up in the same place at the same time.”
What benefits should companies consider offering to support women advancement and to make the workplace more equitable?
- Sponsorship and Mentorship programs for promising female execs
- Sending talented female execs to leadership programs to invest in their ongoing development
- Greater work flexibility and work/life balance arrangements