Mark Thompson Helped Steady 2 News Outlets. Can He Do the Same at CNN?
Mr. Thompson, who previously led growth periods at The New York Times and the BBC, is set to lead a network during a crucial time.
Mark Thompson, an ex-senior executive at The New York Times Company and the BBC, was exploring the vineyards in southern France with his spouse in the middle of June when he received an unforeseen phone call.
David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, which is the parent company of CNN, was on the line with a query: Would Mr. Thompson consider assuming the network's leadership?
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