The integration process related to the merger of Viacom and CBS will be managed inside each organization by Viacom Chief Transformation Officer Jose Tolosa and CBS Evp, Strategic Planning and Development Gautam Ranji.
In addition, the companies are forming an Integration Management Office (Imo). News of the Imo, the executive appointments and the hiring of Bain & Company as a merger consultant came via an internal memo to employees from Bob Bakish. Currently Viacom CEO, Bakish will soon be head of ViacomCBS. The $30 billion, all-stock transaction is expected to close by the end of 2019.
The Imo will be comprised of representatives from both Viacom and CBS. It “will draw from the support of many of you across our organization to ensure that ViacomCBS is ready to operate effectively as a combined company on Day 1,” Bakish wrote. Tolosa and Ranji, he added, “bring a wealth of experience to their new roles, and...
In addition, the companies are forming an Integration Management Office (Imo). News of the Imo, the executive appointments and the hiring of Bain & Company as a merger consultant came via an internal memo to employees from Bob Bakish. Currently Viacom CEO, Bakish will soon be head of ViacomCBS. The $30 billion, all-stock transaction is expected to close by the end of 2019.
The Imo will be comprised of representatives from both Viacom and CBS. It “will draw from the support of many of you across our organization to ensure that ViacomCBS is ready to operate effectively as a combined company on Day 1,” Bakish wrote. Tolosa and Ranji, he added, “bring a wealth of experience to their new roles, and...
- 9/3/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Viacom and CBS have jointly promoted Julia Phelps, a 14-year Viacom veteran, to Evp and Chief Communications and Corporate Marketing Officer of ViacomCBS.
She will continue to report to Bob Bakish, who will head the combined company when its $30 billion, all-stock merger is completed, likely by the end of the year.
Dana McClintock, who has led communications for CBS, will continue in that role in relation to all CBS-branded businesses. His new portfolio will match that of Joe Ianniello, who is set to become the top exec overseeing CBS properties.
Viacom’s Justin Dini will continue to lead corporate communications and will report to Phelps, as has been the structure in the pre-merger period.
In April 2017, Viacom named Phelps Svp of Communications & Culture. Her duties involved corporate communications and marketing, corporate responsibility, special events and Viacom’s internal creative agency, Catalyst. She oversaw the development of Viacom’s corporate mission,...
She will continue to report to Bob Bakish, who will head the combined company when its $30 billion, all-stock merger is completed, likely by the end of the year.
Dana McClintock, who has led communications for CBS, will continue in that role in relation to all CBS-branded businesses. His new portfolio will match that of Joe Ianniello, who is set to become the top exec overseeing CBS properties.
Viacom’s Justin Dini will continue to lead corporate communications and will report to Phelps, as has been the structure in the pre-merger period.
In April 2017, Viacom named Phelps Svp of Communications & Culture. Her duties involved corporate communications and marketing, corporate responsibility, special events and Viacom’s internal creative agency, Catalyst. She oversaw the development of Viacom’s corporate mission,...
- 8/29/2019
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
Julia Phelps will be the chief communications and corporate marketing officer of ViacomCBS, CBS and Viacom said in a joint announcement Thursday.
The executive vice president will report to Bob Bakish and lead the combined company’s corporate communications, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, special events and internal creative teams.
Dana McClintock will remain chief communications officer for CBS’ brands, Joe Ianniello, the current chief at the broadcast network, told employees Thursday in an internal memo obtained by TheWrap. We’ve posted Ianniello’s memo in its entirety at the bottom of this post.
Also Read: Joe Ianniello Signs New Contract With CBS Through 2021 Following Viacom Merger
“Julia has been a vital force in shaping and communicating Viacom’s strategy, and revitalizing its vibrant culture and dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit,” Viacom President and CEO Bakish said in a release to media this morning. “Her leadership and skill in communicating and driving change...
The executive vice president will report to Bob Bakish and lead the combined company’s corporate communications, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, special events and internal creative teams.
Dana McClintock will remain chief communications officer for CBS’ brands, Joe Ianniello, the current chief at the broadcast network, told employees Thursday in an internal memo obtained by TheWrap. We’ve posted Ianniello’s memo in its entirety at the bottom of this post.
Also Read: Joe Ianniello Signs New Contract With CBS Through 2021 Following Viacom Merger
“Julia has been a vital force in shaping and communicating Viacom’s strategy, and revitalizing its vibrant culture and dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit,” Viacom President and CEO Bakish said in a release to media this morning. “Her leadership and skill in communicating and driving change...
- 8/29/2019
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Julia Phelps, a veteran of Viacom’s corporate communications staff, has been named to lead all communications efforts after the company merges with CBS.
Phelps, who has long worked with Viacom CEO Bob Bakish, slated to take charge as CEO of the combined company, is currently executive vice president of communications, culture and marketing for Viacom, a role she took over in April of 2017 after doing communications work for Viacom’s international operations. She will lead the combined company’s corporate communications, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, special events and internal creative teams.
“Julia has been a vital force in shaping and communicating Viacom’s strategy, and revitalizing its vibrant culture and dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit,” said Bakish, in a prepared statement. “Her leadership and skill in communicating and driving change will be invaluable as we bring together the talented teams of CBS and Viacom.”
Dana McClintock, chief communications officer for CBS Corp.
Phelps, who has long worked with Viacom CEO Bob Bakish, slated to take charge as CEO of the combined company, is currently executive vice president of communications, culture and marketing for Viacom, a role she took over in April of 2017 after doing communications work for Viacom’s international operations. She will lead the combined company’s corporate communications, corporate marketing, corporate responsibility, special events and internal creative teams.
“Julia has been a vital force in shaping and communicating Viacom’s strategy, and revitalizing its vibrant culture and dynamic, entrepreneurial spirit,” said Bakish, in a prepared statement. “Her leadership and skill in communicating and driving change will be invaluable as we bring together the talented teams of CBS and Viacom.”
Dana McClintock, chief communications officer for CBS Corp.
- 8/29/2019
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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