Phil Wiser

About the Role

Phil Wiser serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Paramount Global, leading the company’s global technology strategy with an emphasis on AI-first initiatives and overseeing multiplatform operations. He joined Paramount Global (formerly ViacomCBS) to modernize its digital infrastructure, aligning technical capabilities to support streaming growth and content distribution worldwide.

Professional Background

• Chief Technology Officer at Hearst (2012–Present): Managed global technology and digital platforms, leading transformative initiatives across publishing and media assets.
• Executive Vice President and CTO at CBS Corporation: Oversaw technology strategy for one of the largest television networks in the U.S.
• Co-founder of Sezmi: A TV technology startup blending internet and broadcast content with personalized viewing experiences.
• CTO of Sony Corp. of America (2004–2006): Contributed to early digital media platform development and secured key multimedia partnerships.

Board Memberships

• Board of Trustees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
• Board of Trustees for Sarah Lawrence College.
• Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland’s A. James Clark School of Engineering.