Shari Redstone

Shari Redstone (born September 25, 1954) is an American businesswoman and media executive who serves as the controlling shareholder and chair of National Amusements, the holding company that controls major entertainment properties including Paramount Global and CBS. As the daughter of legendary media mogul Sumner Redstone, she grew up in the entertainment and media industry, eventually taking on increasingly significant roles in her father's empire. Following Sumner Redstone's declining health in the late 2010s, Shari assumed greater control over the family's vast media interests, making strategic decisions that shaped the direction of major entertainment corporations. She has been instrumental in major corporate decisions, including the merger of Viacom and CBS back into a single entity in 2019, demonstrating her strategic acumen and influence in the media landscape. Redstone has also been involved in various philanthropic endeavors and cultural initiatives. Her position at the helm of such influential media corporations makes her one of the most powerful women in entertainment and business, wielding significant influence over the content consumed by millions of people globally.