Associated PressNEW YORK — CNN is bringing in a former chief executive of the BBC and The New York Times in an attempt to turn around a news organization that has burned through two leaders and bled viewers over the past two years. Mark Thompson was appointed as chair and CEO of CNN by David Zaslav, head of the network's parent company, Warner Bros. Thompson replaces Chris Licht, who was fired in June, and a four-person team that had been running CNN in the interim. In a statement, Thompson — who has been knighted by the British government — said that "where others see disruption, I see opportunity." Previous CNN leadership changes:Embattled CNN CEO Chris Licht stepping down after controversial year

Source: CNN August 30, 2023 17:29 UTC