Katherine Maher appointed CEO of NPR

Katherine Maher, former CEO of the Wikimedia Foundation, has been selected as the next president and CEO of NPR, starting her term on March 25th. Maher is known for her leadership in driving growth and impact at Wikimedia, and she brings extensive experience in technology, information, and media to her new role. She succeeds John Lansing, who led NPR through the COVID-19 pandemic and focused on diversifying the newsroom, content, and audiences. NPR aims to continue its mission of creating a more informed public through rigorous reporting and storytelling.