Thursday, November 16, 2023
Phil Wiser has received numerous patents for his pioneering work in internet music and television distribution technology. He broke new ground across the areas of IP-based content delivery, machine recommendation systems, video delivery over the Internet, and cybersecurity. Prior to his current position as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Paramount Global, Wiser led the technology and product development transformation at Hearst Corporation, where he managed their technology migration to the cloud and established a data-driven, cloud-first media environment for their digital businesses. He created the digital businesses at Sony Music, including forging the groundbreaking deal to launch iTunes, and redefined the television experience with the first successful television program recommendation technology and the first system to deliver a full cable bundle via Internet delivery at Sezmi Corporation.