Phil Wiser

Phil Wiser is the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Paramount Global, one of the world’s leading producers of premium content and entertainment for audiences worldwide.

Phil is responsible for leading Paramount’s global technology strategy, multiplatform operations, and aligning technology initiatives with the overall business objectives, ensuring that the organization remains at the forefront of technological advancements.

Currently, one of Phil’s key objectives is to drive an AI-first approach within the company. His focus extends beyond technology leadership; he prioritizes tangible results and fosters an AI-centric culture. His team is actively developing new approaches to enterprise architecture and operations spanning production, content creation, infrastructure, and broadcast operations. These successes position the organization for continued growth and innovation in the media industry.

Prior to Paramount, Wiser served as Chief Technology Officer at Hearst. In this role, he managed Hearst’s technology migration to the cloud and established a data-driven, cloud-first media environment for its digital businesses. Wiser was also the Chief Technology Officer at Sony Corporation of America and Sony Music, responsible for creating the digital businesses at Sony Music, including forging the groundbreaking deal to launch iTunes.

Earlier in his career, Wiser was a key pioneer in the creation of the online digital music industry and the over-the-top TV market as founder of Liquid Audio and Sezmi. Both companies were the first to create commercial Internet-based media offerings in music and television. With numerous patents issued for these efforts, he broke new ground across the areas of IP-based content delivery, machine recommendation systems, video delivery over the Internet, and cybersecurity.

Phil has an M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and Sarah Lawrence College. He is also on the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland, A James Clark School of Engineering.