Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale
Mark Thompson on 15 May 2024 in New York City. Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Warner Bros DiscoveryView image in fullscreenMark Thompson on 15 May 2024 in New York City. The deal is expected to formally close on Tuesday.“First, I’m convinced that from David Ellison on down, Paramount Skydance leadership really does believe in news alongside entertainment as a top strategic opportunity for our new company,” Thompson wrote.
- ▪Mark Thompson on 15 May 2024 in New York City.
- ▪Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Warner Bros DiscoveryView image in fullscreenMark Thompson on 15 May 2024 in New York City.
- ▪The deal is expected to formally close on Tuesday.“First, I’m convinced that from David Ellison on down, Paramount Skydance leadership really does believe in news alongside entertainment as a top strategic opportunity for our new company,”
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Mark Thompson on 15 May 2024 in New York City. Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Warner Bros DiscoveryView image in fullscreenMark Thompson on 15 May 2024 in New York City. Photograph: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Warner Bros DiscoveryCNNMark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount saleDecision by Paramount Skydance executive David Ellison was relief to employees who feared overhaul – and possibility of Bari Weiss taking overJeremy BarrMon 5 Oct 2026 10.14 EDTLast modified on Mon 5 Oct 2026 10.37 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMark Thompson, who since 2023 has served as chair and chief executive of CNN after a storied career in British and American media, will retain his role even after Paramount Skydance takes control of the company, he…
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