Philippe Dauman | |
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 Dauman at the D5: All Things Digital conference in 2007 | |
| Born | Philippe Pierre Dauman March 1, 1954 New York City, US[1] |
| Alma mater | Yale University Columbia University[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Former president, CEO and chairman of Viacom |
| Spouse | Deborah (Ross) Dauman (1977-present) |
Philippe Pierre Dauman[3] (born March 1, 1954) is an American businessman who served as president, CEO and chairman of Viacom from September 2006 until May 20, 2016. Dauman was a longtime associate of the company's chairman Sumner Redstone. Dauman served from 1994 to 2000 as a member of Viacom's executive committee and as executive vice president in charge of strategic transactions, legal and government affairs, human resources and administration, supervising Paramount Pictures Entertainment, Showtime Networks and Simon & Schuster. Dauman was also a director at Redstone-owned CBS Corporation until September 2006.
In February 2016, Viacom's board elected Dauman as Redstone's replacement as chairman.[4][5][6][7]
- ^ Chozick, Amy. "The Man Who Would Be Redstone". The New York Times. Retrieved 21 May 2016.
- ^ Cityfile profile
- ^ "The Man Who Would Be Redstone". The New York Times. 23 September 2012. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Jessica Toonkel (4 February 2016). "Viacom names CEO Dauman as chair; Shari Redstone opposed". Reuters. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman becomes chairman, succeeds Sumner Redstone". Los Angeles Times. 4 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ "Philippe Dauman Succeeds Sumner Redstone as Viacom Chairman". The New York Times. 5 February 2016. Retrieved 4 February 2016.
- ^ Jessica Toonkel (4 February 2016). "Viacom names CEO Dauman as chair; Shari Redstone opposed". Reuters. Retrieved 4 February 2016.