Joe Simon

Senior VP and CIO, Viacom

Joe Simon is the Chief Information Officer for Viacom International.  In this role, he is responsible for the design, implementation, and continued successful operation of technology programs throughout the company’s worldwide offices.  During his tenure, Mr. Simon has created and supported an advanced technological infrastructure to support the increasingly complex businesses during a period of intense growth. 

Mr. Simon joined Viacom in 1998 as Senior Vice President for Information Technology Operations.  Prior to joining Viacom, he spent nine years as a principal at Booz, Allen and Hamilton, focusing on the media sector.  He also worked at Reader’s Digest; a savings bank in New Zealand; and for various business conglomerates in India, where he also received a master’s of business administration. 

Viacom is a leading global media company, with preeminent positions in broadcast and cable television, radio, outdoor advertising, and online.  With programming that appeals to audiences in every demographic category across virtually all media, the company is a leader in the creation, promotion, and distribution of entertainment, news, sports, music, and comedy. Viacom’s well-known brands include MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, VH1, BET, Paramount Pictures, TV Land, Comedy Central, CMT: Country Music Television and Spike TV.  More information about Viacom and its businesses is available at www.viacom.com.