Fukiko Ogisu Moves Up at Viacom

Fukiko Ogisu has been elevated to executive VP and chief people officer at Viacom.

In her newly created post, Ogisu will oversee the company’s human resources organization and associated functions, as well as Viacom’s security services. She will be part of Viacom’s senior leadership team, working under Christa D’Alimonte, the company’s executive VP, general counsel and secretary.

Ogisu first joined Viacom in 2008, most recently serving as senior VP of HR business operations and information solutions. Before joining the company, she worked at Microsoft for more than a decade in various product and business roles.

Bob Bakish, the president and CEO of Viacom, commented: “As we continue to evolve and grow our business, attracting and retaining the best talent is essential to Viacom’s success. Fukiko combines a passion for people, knowledge of our brands and businesses, and a deep understanding of how technology and operations can make us work better. She’s the perfect person to help cultivate a diverse, entrepreneurial workforce and ensure our employees can thrive in a quickly changing environment.”

Ogisu added: “I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Viacom’s incredibly talented human resources and security teams, particularly at this exciting moment for the company. The evolving media landscape requires a workforce that is more nimble, efficient and innovative than ever before. I look forward to partnering with Viacom’s leaders to prioritize their people-centric objectives and ensure that we support the development and success of our employees by fostering a fulfilling, energizing and safe work environment.”