Mark Thompson Takes the Helm at CNN: A New Era Begins
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Mark Thompson has been officially named the new chairman and CEO of CNN Worldwide, starting on October 9. Thompson, the former CEO of The New York Times Company and director general of the BBC, will oversee CNN's business, strategy, operations, and content. He takes over at a challenging time for the cable news channel, with declining cable TV business and recent leadership changes. Thompson expressed his excitement about joining CNN and his plans to evolve the business in the face of disruption.
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