Scott M. Mills

Scott M. Mills has had a successful career in the media industry, primarily working for BET and Viacom. Scott M. began their career with BET in 1997 as a Senior Vice President of Business Development, where they played a key role in driving the company's growth. Over the years, they took on various roles within BET, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of BET Interactive, where they oversaw the launch of BET.com and led the property to become a leading online destination for the Black community.

In 2002, Mills became Chief Financial Officer and President of Digital Media at BET, responsible for the company's finance functions and launching BET Mobile and BET's digital video distribution operations. In 2007, they were promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer of BET, leading core business functions such as sales, finance, legal and business affairs, human resources, digital, research, strategic planning, business development, and administration. Under their leadership, they also spearheaded the launch of BET's CENTRIC channel.

In 2012, Mills joined Viacom as Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, overseeing administrative operations until 2017. Scott M. then returned to BET in 2018 as President, where they continued to contribute to the company's success. Most recently, in 2021, they were appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of BET, taking on a top leadership position in the organization. Throughout their career, Mills has demonstrated a strong track record of driving innovation, growth, and success in the media industry.

Scott M. Mills obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from The Wharton School, where they studied from 1986 to 1990.