From TheWrap · JD Knapp · · 50s
Skydance Names New CNN and CBS News Leaders
Mark Thompson and Bari Weiss lead CNN and CBS News under Skydance.
In brief
Mark Thompson and Bari Weiss lead CNN and CBS News under Skydance. Skydance appointed Mark Thompson as CNN's editor-in-chief and Bari Weiss as CBS News' editor-in-chief. Originally reported by TheWrap.
New Leadership Announced
David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz revealed their post-merger executive leadership team across Corporate, Business and News.
Mark Thompson Joins CNN
Mark Thompson will serve as Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of CNN Worldwide.
Bari Weiss Leads CBS News
Bari Weiss will become Editor-in-Chief of CBS News.
Corporate Leadership Team
Andy Gordon, Dennis Cinelli, Makan Delrahim, Dane Glasgow, Rebecca Mall, and Melissa Zukerman lead Corporate operations.
Business Leadership Team
Casey Bloys, George Cheeks, Dana Goldberg, Josh Greenstein, James Gunn, JB Perrette, and Peter Safran manage Skydance's business divisions.
What to remember
Skydance appointed Mark Thompson as CNN's editor-in-chief and Bari Weiss as CBS News' editor-in-chief.
