The former New York Times and BBC chief will start at CNN in October.
CEO David Zaslav formally announced Thompson’s hiring Wednesday, naming him chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, beginning Oct. 9. Thompson will oversee CNN’s business, strategy and operations, and will also “act as editor-in-chief, ultimately responsible for all CNN content,” per the company.
“There isn’t a more experienced, respected or capable executive in the news business today than Mark, and we are thrilled to have him join our team and lead CNN Worldwide into the future,” said David Zaslav, WBD’s CEO. “Mark is a true innovator who has transformed for the digital age two of the world’s most respected news organizations.
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