Philippe Dauman Roundtable Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 AM
As president and CEO of the world's leading entertainment content company, Philippe Dauman oversees approximately 160 channels and 325 online properties in 160 countries and territories around the globe. From the classic laughs of Nick at Nite and TV Land to the pop culture playgrounds of MTV and VH1 to the stand-up hijinks of Comedy Central, Viacom engages audiences on television, motion picture, and digital platforms through many of the world's best known entertainment brands. Prior to his current role, Dauman was cofounder, cochairman, and CEO of DND Capital Partners, LLC, a private equity firm specializing in media and telecommunications investments. He also served in several positions at Viacom, including deputy chairman and executive vice president. He has served on the company's board of directors since 1987 and is a director of National Amusements. Dauman is also a Paley Center trustee and serves on the Dean's Council of Columbia University Law School, where he earned his law degree in 1978.