Viacom has named international vet Robert Bakish its acting president and CEO. He’ll officially start the company’s top gig on Nov. 15, when Tom Dooley steps down. Dooley actually only took over for Philippe Dauman about two months ago.
Bakish will take those same two titles at newly formed business unit Viacom Global Entertainment Group. That umbrella setup combines his International Media Networks with the company’s Music and Entertainment Group, which houses MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, Spike and Logo. Bakish was already president and chief executive officer at International Media Networks.
TV Land and CMT will join the consolidated portfolio, which Bakish will oversee.