William Riddick

Background

About William Riddick

At Paramount, William’s role as Vice President of Human Resources encompasses leading a team dedicated to crafting people strategies for The Free Press and all of the CBS News linear broadcast and digital businesses. Through a commitment to strategic HR leadership, he has become a trusted thought leader for executive teams across multiple high-profile news entities. William’s competencies in change leadership and business transformation have been instrumental in aligning people practices with the company's overarching goals. This work, alongside William’s progressive view of how HR operates as a critical business driver underpins his expertise in fostering leadership and employee engagement while building meaningful business relationships. With a focus on purpose, innovation, and transformation, William continuously seeks ways to advance HR practices that resonate with companies that are experiencing disruption in the media and technology industries.