Bruce Gillmer is Executive Vice President of Talent and Music Programming / Events for Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). Gillmer leads all strategic partnerships within the international music industry and is responsible for music and celebrity talent participation around international programming and events, including the MTV EMA, VMAJs and MTV’s World Stage. He is also responsible for the strategy, development and programming for short- and long-form music-driven properties, such as MTV Hoods.

In addition, Gillmer oversees the International Music and Talent team, working closely with VIMN’s regional music and talent programming executives to develop strategy around their talent needs for major local events and programming. Gillmer is based in New York and reports into Antonio Campo Dall’Orto, Executive Vice President, Music Brands & Managing Director of South Europe, Viacom International Media Networks.

Prior to his international role, Gillmer was Senior Vice President of Music and Talent Relations for VH1, where he led the Music and Talent department on all music-driven shows, events and initiatives. Gillmer was deeply involved with the development and production of VH1 DIVAS LIVE, VH1 Hip Hop Honors, VH1 Fashion Awards, Behind the Music, The Concert for New York City, and a variety of other shows, series and events.

Gillmer graduated from Indiana State University with a B.S. in Music and Marketing.