New York (CNN Business) HBO chief Richard Plepler announced Thursday that he is leaving the company after nearly 28 years. The news comes just days after an appeals court ruled in favor of AT&T's purchase of HBO's parent company, WarnerMedia, which was formerly known as Time Warner. "It has been the great joy of my professional life to share this ride with you over these many years. And the great honor of my professional life to be your CEO," Plepler wrote in his memo to staff. Plepler said in his memo that he had informed John Stankey, the chief executive of WarnerMedia, that he would "work closely with him to assure a seamless and organic transition."

Source: CNN March 01, 2019 00:56 UTC