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Viacom CEO Out As Redstone Family Reasserts Control

Sumner Redstone, seen in 2012, has ousted Philippe Daumon, the executive chairman, president and CEO of Redstone's family media conglomerate Viacom. Matt Sayles/AP hide caption

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Viacom CEO Out As Redstone Family Reasserts Control

August 19, 2016 • Renegade executive chairman, president and CEO Philippe Dauman leaves in exchange for a $72 million payout.

'Shakespearean Drama' At Viacom As 5 Board Members Are Ousted

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'Shakespearean Drama' At Viacom As 5 Board Members Are Ousted

June 16, 2016 • Media mogul Sumner Redstone, 93, has moved to replace five board members of Viacom Inc., including the chairman and CEO whom he has considered a surrogate son.

'Shakespearean Drama' At Viacom As 5 Board Members Are Ousted

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Media Mogul Sumner Redstone, 92, Steps Down At CBS

February 3, 2016 • CBS Corporation CEO Leslie Moonves is now executive chairman, following Redstone's resignation. Redstone, who is said to be ailing, is now chairman emeritus.