ViacomCBS Issues the Following Statements Regarding the Passing of Brian Goldner
October 12 2021 - 9:33PM
Business Wire
ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC, VIACA) issues statements following
the passing of Brian Goldner:
Statement from Shari Redstone,
Non-Executive Chair, ViacomCBS Board of Directors:
Brian was an exceptionally dedicated member of our Board, whose
guidance and leadership played a key role not only in the
combination of Viacom and CBS but in the execution of the vision
that has significantly shaped the company and will take us well
into the future. While I will always be grateful for the incredible
contributions Brian made to this company, what we will all miss the
most is his wisdom, his kindness, his commitment, and his
friendship. He will always hold a special place in our hearts and
he will be forever missed.
Statement from Bob Bakish, President &
CEO, ViacomCBS:
We are incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of our friend
and colleague, Hasbro Chairman and CEO Brian Goldner. Brian
uniquely understood the powerful connection between play and
entertainment, transforming Hasbro from its traditional roots in
toys and games into a global leader in multi-platform content and
experiences. As a member of the ViacomCBS Board of Directors, Brian
was an essential voice guiding the evolution of our business and
championing our commitment to sustainability. His passion for
delighting consumers also shone through in his long-time
partnership with Paramount Pictures that helped build Transformers
into an iconic film franchise. We extend our deepest sympathies to
Brian’s family and to the entire Hasbro community during this
difficult time.
About ViacomCBS
ViacomCBS Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media
and entertainment company that creates premium content and
experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic consumer
brands, its portfolio includes CBS, SHOWTIME, Paramount Pictures,
Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+ and Pluto TV,
among others. The company delivers the largest share of the
television audience in the United States and one of the industry’s
most extensive libraries of television and film titles. In addition
to offering innovative streaming services and digital video
products, ViacomCBS provides powerful capabilities in production,
distribution and advertising solutions.
For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit
www.viacomcbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.
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