Chris Licht is stepping down as CEO of CNN after barely a year on the job, CNN announced Wednesday.
David Zaslav, head of Warner Bros. Discovery , explained the decision in asent to staffers, writing, “I have known Chris for many years and have enormous respect for him, personally and professionally. This job was never going to be easy, especially at a time of great disruption and transformation, and Chris poured his heart and soul into it. He has a deep love for journalism and this business and that has been evident throughout his tenure.
Zaslav said the company would be “conducting a wide search, internally and externally,” for Licht’s replacement. For the time being, the leadership team will be comprised of Entelis, and other execs on the editorial and commercial side, including Virginia Moseley, Eric Sherling, and David Leavy. “We are in good hands,” Zaslav said, “allowing us to take the time we need to run a thoughtful and thorough search for a new leader. I recognize that changes like this can be stressful and appreciate your continued patience as we move through this process.”
Licht’s resignation comes after a brief but tumultuous tenure at the helm of the cable news network — capped by his
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