Viacom Inc. Chief Executive Bob Bakish is streamlining his team by identifying key executives who will oversee the various TV networks after Viacom’s upcoming merger with CBS Corp. AdvertisementNevins has managed the premium channel, Showtime, for CBS since 2010 but his profile increased substantially after the exit of CBS’ longtime leader, Leslie Moonves. He will continue to oversee CBS network programming, Showtime and now, BET. As part of the moves, longtime Viacom executives Kent Alterman and Sarah Levy are leaving the company. DeBevoise also will oversee Viacom’s digital initiatives, a consolidation that hints at the company’s greater ambitions in the streaming space.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 11, 2019 01:12 UTC