Mark Thompson to take over as CNN’s Chairman & CEO
Thompson was earlier director-general at BBC and NYT’s Chief Executive
Former BBC director-general and NYT Chief Executive Mark Thompson has been named as the next Chairman and CEO of CNN.
Thompson takes over from Chris Licht.
His term is expected to start on October 9.
The appointment is being seen as aptly timed to helm CNN that as per reports is having troubles with its business model.
Thompson has the credit of leading Times during its turbulent times.
