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Chris Licht appointed as new CNN chief to replace Jeff Zucker: Report

Zaslav called Licht a dynamic and creative producer, an engaging and thoughtful journalist, and a true news person

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1 min read Last Updated : Mar 01 2022 | 3:01 AM IST

Chris Licht, most recently Stephen Colbert's top producer at CBS, was appointed Monday as the new head of CNN, where he's expected to take over in May.

Licht's expected appointment to replace Jeff Zucker as chief of CNN was widely reported over the weekend.

Before moving into late-night TV, Licht was the chief executive behind the CBS This Morning" news program and Morning Joe on MSNBC.

The appointment was made by David Zaslav, Discovery CEO, who is expected to take over the merged company when Discovery's acquisition of CNN parent WarnerMedia is approved this spring.

Zaslav called Licht a dynamic and creative producer, an engaging and thoughtful journalist, and a true news person.

He said Licht is a highly principled individual who is trusted, hard-working and makes every organisation stronger, more innovative and more cohesive.

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Zucker was forced out earlier this month, after admitting that he had violated corporate rules by not revealing his romantic relationship with a CNN marketing executive, Allison Gollust. Gollust later exited the company, too.

Licht, in a statement, promised to uphold and build upon CNN's legacy.

I am looking forward to returning to my journalism roots, he said.

(Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

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First Published: Mar 01 2022 | 3:00 AM IST

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