Scott Mills, W’90

Scott M. Mills is Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA). In this role, Mr. Mills is responsible for Human Resources, Media Technology Services, Real Estate, Programming Acquisitions, Facilities and Security.

Previously, Mr. Mills served as President and Chief Operating Officer for BET Networks. In this capacity, Mr. Mills led its business functions, including sales, finance, legal and business affairs, human resources, digital, research, strategic planning, business development, and administration. As COO, he also led the launch of BET’s CENTRIC channel.

Prior to that, Mr. Mills was Chief Financial Officer and President of Digital Media. As CFO, Mr. Mills was responsible for the company’s finance functions, including accounting, reporting, financial planning, tax, treasury and controls, as well as corporate research, strategic planning and business development. As President of Digital Media, Mr. Mills launched BET Mobile and BET’s digital video distribution operations. Before becoming CFO, Mr. Mills was Executive Vice President and COO of BET Interactive, where he oversaw the launch of BET.COM and led the property to become a leading online destination for African Americans.

Prior to joining BET as Senior Vice President of Business Development in 1997, Mr. Mills worked in investment banking and served as Deputy Treasurer of the City of Philadelphia. A native of New York, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Mills serves on the board of directors of Principal Financial Group, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company, as well as the Undergraduate Executive Board of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.