Robert M Bakish

According to an SEC filing by the companyin April 2025. Bakish took home just shy of $87 million, including about $69 million in severance) when he left the company, Bob Bakish was President and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom, home to the leading portfolio of global, multi-platform content and entertainment brands. He has over 30 years of experience growing, leading, and transforming businesses both domestically and internationally. As CEO, Bakish has helped the company’s flagship brands increase market share, leverage next-gen platforms and distribution channels, acquire new accelerator companies, and grow and expand core businesses. He has also revitalized Paramount Pictures and substantially grown the associated TV production business. Prior to becoming CEO, Bakish ran Viacom International Media Networks, where he more than doubled the division’s revenue, grew its international footprint to 300+ TV channels and 4.3 billion+ subscribers, and acquired key strategic properties, including Colors in India, Channel 5 in the UK, and Telefe in Argentina. He has held numerous other senior leadership positions within Viacom in sales, operations, business development, and strategic planning. Before joining Viacom, Bakish worked at Booz Allen Hamilton as a partner in their media and entertainment practice focusing on TV, film, book publishing, and new media industries across Europe, Latin America and Asia. Bakish graduated from Columbia University, where he received both his MBA and his undergraduate degree. He remains actively involved on the Business School’s Board of Overseers and the Board of Visitors at the School of Engineering and Applied Science. He is also a board member of AVID Technologies.