Sumner Redstone, billionaire who led Viacom, dies aged 97 | The Guardian

By Survivability News Editor On Aug 12, 2020 - 13:00 149

Redstone led Viacom as executive chairman of the board for nearly 30 yearsBillionaire Sumner Redstone, chairman and chief executive officer of National Amusements, has died at the age of 97, ViacomCBS said on Wednesday.For nearly 30 years, Redstone led Viacom as executive chairman of the board following National Amusements Inc’s acquisition of a controlling stake in the company in 1987, ViacomCBS said. Continue reading…

Redstone led Viacom as executive chairman of the board for nearly 30 years

Billionaire Sumner Redstone, chairman and chief executive officer of National Amusements, has died at the age of 97, ViacomCBS said on Wednesday.

For nearly 30 years, Redstone led Viacom as executive chairman of the board following National Amusements Inc’s acquisition of a controlling stake in the company in 1987, ViacomCBS said.