NEW YORK, Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom
International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced that Billy Dexter has
been appointed the company's first Executive Vice President & Chief Diversity
Officer (CDO). This new executive position creates a senior leader of the
Company's global initiatives to foster the highest levels of diversity
throughout every aspect of its businesses. Dexter will report to Judy
McGrath, Chairman and CEO of MTV Networks, and will represent Diversity issues
on her executive Strategy Team.
"The creation of a Chief Diversity Officer at MTV Networks is a crucial
next step in building the most diverse culture and creative output in the
industry," said McGrath. "We are completely committed to diversity and
inclusion, because it's the most creative and vibrant thing we can do for our
future. The audience for our content is increasingly global, diverse in
thought, demographic and lifestyle. Over the years, no other initiative has so
enriched MTV Networks, or made us more relevant and successful. I am thrilled
that Billy, with his great expertise, will be leading our work in this area."
As CDO, Dexter will partner with MTV Networks' senior leadership to
develop strategies that further diversity throughout the Company and to
identify new ways of enhancing existing initiatives. He will also work with
MTV Networks' current diversity councils and teams to create more formal
structures and processes for implementing key recommendations. Dexter will
also continue to forge new partnerships with relevant outside organizations
and represent the Company's diversity efforts externally.
Said Dexter, "MTV Networks has a long and proud tradition of fostering
diversity throughout its businesses and culture, so I am very excited to help
take the company's great work to the next level and move forward towards a
true culture of inclusion where all voices are heard. Working together, we
have the opportunity to define what a strong diversity brand truly means, and
I look forward to being part of this vital work for the Company."
For over 15 years, Dexter has been a leader in diversity-related efforts.
Prior to joining MTV Networks, Dexter was Chief Diversity Officer of Hudson
Highland Group (HHG), a leading executive search and human resources
consulting firm with more than 4,000 employees in 20 countries. Dexter served
concurrently as President of Hudson Inclusion Solutions, a global diversity
consulting practice he founded within Hudson Highland to provide diversity
consulting, training and recruitment solutions to leading corporations.
Earlier, Dexter was Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
for Monster Worldwide, former parent company of HHG. In this position, he was
responsible for developing offerings to help Monster's global client base with
diversity recruitment solutions. Prior to Monster, Dexter worked for Deloitte
& Touche as National Director of International & Diversity Recruitment
Solutions, where he provided strategic direction on diversity and
international recruitment issues to the Auditing, Risk Management, Tax and
Consulting divisions.
Prior to Deloitte & Touche, Dexter worked at Motorola as a Staffing
Director, responsible for University Relations and Professional Employment for
the company's largest business unit. He has also worked for United Airlines
as a Corporate Manager of University and Community Relations, as well as for
Michigan State University as Assistant Director of Career Services.
Dexter holds a B.A. in Education from Saginaw State University and a
Master's Degree in Administration from Michigan State University.
About MTV Networks:
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is
one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all
media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns
and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC
TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV
LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS which
includes LOGO, NOGGIN, VH1 Classic and 10 additional digital services, all of
these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its
audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 90
interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and
interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint
ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be
seen worldwide.
SOURCE MTV Networks
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