A former director-general of the BBC, Mark Thompson transformed The New York Times into a digital powerhouse. Thompson will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced August 30.
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Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network’s history
Mark Thompson, the former chief executive of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, will be the next leader of CNN, the network announced Wednesday, taking the reins of the renowned global news organization at one of the most pivotal times in its 43-year history.
