CNN's Mark Thompson is staying on under Skydance's ownership
Thompson will serve as chairman and editor-in-chief of CNN Worldwide, reporting to David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz once the merger closes Tuesday
CNN CEO Mark Thompson has announced that he will continue to lead CNN as part of the new media company Skydance, owned by David Ellison. Thompson, who has been leading CNN since October 2023, will take on the role of Chairman and Editor-in-Chief in the new company. The merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery will place CNN and CBS News under one corporate roof.
Thompson expressed confidence in Ellison's support for independent news, citing the company's shared digital strategy. The company's leadership has seen CNN's digital strategy and shares the excitement for it. Thompson addressed concerns about the merger and reassured employees that CNN's editorial independence will be protected.
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