Robert Bakish Biography

Bob Bakish is the President and CEO of Viacom Inc. In this role, he is responsible for growing Viacom's famous brands, such as Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, and BET, as well as the famous Paramount Pictures film and TV studio. Bakish primarily focuses on investing in new content, expanding distribution, and pursuing strategic growth opportunities within Viacom's core businesses. Before becoming CEO of Viacom, Bakish served as President and CEO of VIMN (and its predecessor, MTV Networks International) since 2007. During this time, he doubled the division's revenue and consistently increased its profitability. Bakish also oversaw the expansion of Viacom's branded TV networks worldwide and increased Viacom's online engagement with its video content by launching innovative multi-platform products such as My Nick Jr. and My MTV. Additionally, under Bakish's leadership, Viacom's brands have expanded their "real world" presence through live events, stores, theme parks, and recreation. Bakish is also a board member of Columbia Business School and Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Science and is a Director on the Board of AVID Technologies, a NASDAQ-listed company.

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