MTV names Bruce Gillmer as SVP, talent and music

Televisionpoint.com Correspondent | New York
MTV Networks International (MTVNI), owned by Viacom, has named Bruce Gillmer as senior vice-president, talent and music. Gillmer will continue to be based in New York and oversee all international talent and music initiatives across MTVNI.

In his new role, Gillmer will be responsible for forging and maintaining vital relationships within the international music industry and leveraging MTVNI's unique global scale to deliver talent for regional and world-wide events, awards shows, and international programming priorities.

Antonio Campo Dall'Orto, executive vice-president, music brands, and managing director, Europe - south, MTV, said, "The expertise Bruce brings to MTVNI ensures that our regions will continue to have access to top international talent."

"As MTVNI continues to drive its creative excellence, I'm confident the efforts of Bruce and his team will create the next generation of top music driven programs with artists that our audiences around the world will embrace." Dall'Orto said.