Brian Rikuda

Brian Rikuda is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in strategy, operations, and program scheduling. Currently serving as Executive Vice President at BET Networks since December 2021, Rikuda previously held the position of Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company from August 2016 to November 2021. Prior to that, Rikuda gained valuable experience as EVP at iServiceGlobe, a global CRM solutions company, and as CEO of Conduit, Inc., an urban music and digital media company co-founded with a Stanford classmate. A notable achievement includes winning the BET reality show "The Ultimate Hustler" in 2005. Rikuda holds a degree from Stanford University and furthered education at The Wharton School and Morehouse College.