CNN names Mark Thompson, former BBC and New York Times executive, as its new leader
CNN is bringing in former New York Times and BBC leader Mark Thompson in an attempt to turn around its fortunes. Parent company Warner Bros. Discovery announced Wednesday that Thompson will be the new chair and CEO of CNN Worldwide.
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8 sourcesMark Thompson, former New York Times Company and BBC exec, expected to serve as the next CEO of CNN after Chris Licht's epic PR fail, according to new report
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10 sourcesCNN names former BBC and New York Times executive Mark Thompson as new leader
CNN Is Expected to Tap Ex-New York Times Chief Mark Thompson as CEO
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2 sourcesCNN expected to name former New York Times exec Mark Thompson as CEO
CNN names Mark Thompson as its new chairman and CEO, replacing Chris Licht
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5 articlesDavid Zaslav Says Mark Thompson Will Bring “Transformational Leadership” to CNN as His Hire Becomes Official
CNN names Mark Thompson, ex-BBC director general, new chief executive
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