ROBERT M. BAKISH

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Tech Score: 40/100

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Software Technology Evidence

2 mention(s) identify ROBERT M. BAKISH as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
Paramount Global 2020-04-03 Mr. Bakish joined Viacom’s predecessor in 1997 and held positions throughout the organization, including as President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom International Media Networks and its predecessor company, MTV Networks International, from 2007 to 2016; President of MTVNI; Executive Vice President, Operations and Viacom Enterprises; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MTV Networks Advertising Sales; and Senior Vice President, Planning, Development and Technology. Before joining Former Viacom, Mr. Bakish was a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice. Mr. Bakish held positions including Executive Vice President, Operations and Viacom Enterprises; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MTV Networks Advertising Sales; and Senior Vice President, Planning, Development and Technology. He was also a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice, indicating technical and operational expertise likely including software-related skills.
Paramount Global 2021-04-02 Mr. Bakish joined Viacom’s predecessor in 1997 and held positions including Senior Vice President, Planning, Development and Technology. Before joining Former Viacom, Mr. Bakish was a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice. Mr. Bakish has served as a director of Avid Technology, Inc. since 2009. Mr. Bakish has held various leadership positions at Viacom including roles related to planning, development, and technology, and was a partner at Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice. He has served as a director of Avid Technology, Inc. since 2009, indicating familiarity with technology and software.

Paramount Global

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2020-04-03 Mr. Bakish joined Viacom’s predecessor in 1997 and held positions throughout the organization, including as President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom International Media Networks and its predecessor company, MTV Networks International, from 2007 to 2016; President of MTVNI; Executive Vice President, Operations and Viacom Enterprises; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MTV Networks Advertising Sales; and Senior Vice President, Planning, Development and Technology. Before joining Former Viacom, Mr. Bakish was a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice.
2021-04-02 Mr. Bakish joined Viacom’s predecessor in 1997 and held positions including Senior Vice President, Planning, Development and Technology. Before joining Former Viacom, Mr. Bakish was a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice. Mr. Bakish has served as a director of Avid Technology, Inc. since 2009.
2022-04-15 Mr. Bakish joined Viacom’s predecessor in 1997 and held positions including President and CEO of Viacom International Media Networks. He was a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice. No mention of programming or technical degrees.
2023-03-17 Mr. Bakish has been our President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board since December 2019. Mr. Bakish served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of Viacom Inc. from December 2016 to December 2019... Mr. Bakish has served as a director of Avid Technology, Inc. since 2009.
2024-04-22 Mr. Bakish has been our President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of our Board since December 2019. Mr. Bakish served as President and Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of Viacom Inc. from December 2016 to December 2019, having served as Acting President and Chief Executive Officer beginning earlier in 2016. Mr. Bakish joined Viacom in 1997 and held positions throughout the organization, including as President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom International Media Networks and its predecessor, MTV Networks International, from 2007 to 2016; Executive Vice President, Operations and Viacom Enterprises; Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, MTV Networks Advertising Sales; and Senior Vice President, Planning, Development and Technology. Before joining Viacom, Mr. Bakish was a partner with Booz Allen Hamilton in its Media and Entertainment practice. Mr. Bakish served as a director of Avid Technology, Inc. from 2009 to 2023.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01