ViacomCBS Names Bruce Gillmer President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events

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ViacomCBS said on Thursday that it has elevated Bruce Gillmer to the role of president of music, music talent, programming & events, effective immediately. Reporting to Bob Bakish, president and CEO of ViacomCBS, he will be in charge of aligning and optimizing all music-driven initiatives across the company.

Also Read: Watch ViacomCBS' Powerful 8-Minute, 46-Second Blackout Video Tribute to George Floyd HereAdditionally, he will lead the strategy for and development of music content on ViacomCBS’ upcoming expanded version of CBS All Access.Gillmer will continue to oversee music talent, development and programming of music content, series and specials, and events like the MTV VMAs, MTV EMAs and the MTV Movie & TV Awards, for ViacomCBS’ entertainment & youth brands, which include MTV, Comedy Central,

Bruce Gillmer to the role of president of music, music talent, programming & events, effective immediately.Reporting to Bob Bakish, president and CEO of ViacomCBS, he will be in charge of aligning and optimizing all music-driven initiatives across the company."Bruce is a driving force behind many of our most iconic moments in music,” said Bakish.

Jill Goldsmith ViacomCBS has named longtime exec Bruce Gillmer to the newly created position of President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events effective immediately and reporting directly to CEO Bob Bakish, who continues to make his mark on the newly merged company.

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