Sharon Vuong Promoted to SVP, Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment

Sharon Vuong has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Alternative Programming, CBS Entertainment, overseeing the Network's alternative programming department. She reports directly to Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. In her new position, which is effective immediately, Vuong is charged with developing new alternative programs, including reality series, game shows and other non-scripted programming. She will also oversee CBS' current slate of reality franchises, including SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE, BIG BROTHER and UNDERCOVER BOSS.

Vuong succeeds Chris Castallo, who recently announced plans to leave the Network when his contract expires this summer.

Vuong joined CBS in 2011 as Director, Alternative Programming, working as the current executive on BIG BROTHER, SURVIVOR, THE AMAZING RACE and UNDERCOVER BOSS. She was promoted to Vice President, Alternative Programming in 2012 and from 2013-2017, she served as Vice President, Alternative Series Development. During this period, she helped develop "The Case of: JonBenet Ramsey," the live-action game show CANDY CRUSH, debuting July 9, and the recently announced AMBULANCE, a new alternative series that goes inside the high STAKES world of first responders.

Prior to joining CBS, Vuong spent 10 years in unscripted programming in various producing capacities, working on shows such as SURVIVOR, BIG BROTHER, "The Bachelor," "Hell's Kitchen" and "Dancing with the Stars."

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