Warner Bros. Discovery names Mark Thompson CEO and chairman of CNN

Mark Thompson speaks in the course of the CNBC Evolve New York occasion on June 19, 2019.

Astrid Stawiarz | CNBC

Mark Thompson is stepping in as the subsequent CEO and chairman of CNN.

Dad or mum organization Warner Bros. Discovery claimed Wednesday it appointed Thompson as the future chief of the cable news network, a number of small months just after the ouster of Chris Licht.

A 40-12 months news veteran, Thompson previously served as CEO and president of The New York Moments from 2012 to 2020, as perfectly as director-typical of the BBC from 2004 to 2012.

“There is not a extra knowledgeable, revered or capable government in the news organization right now than Mark, and we are thrilled to have him be part of our team and lead CNN Worldwide into the potential,” stated David Zaslav, chief govt officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, in a information release on Wednesday.

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