Mark Thompson will remain chief executive at CNN after Paramount sale
Summary
Mark Thompson will continue as chief executive of CNN after Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros Discovery. Thompson assured staff that CNN will maintain its independent news approach and that the company will become part of Paramount Skydance’s media assets.Key Facts
- Mark Thompson has been CNN’s chair and chief executive since 2023.
- Paramount Skydance is taking control of CNN’s parent company, Warner Bros Discovery.
- The deal is expected to formally close on Tuesday.
- David Ellison, Paramount Skydance’s CEO, will lead the combined company.
- Thompson will remain as CNN’s independent editor-in-chief with full responsibility.
- CNN employees were concerned about possible leadership changes before this announcement.
- Bari Weiss will stay as editor-in-chief of CBS News, another network owned by the new parent company.
- Thompson has focused on CNN’s digital and streaming services, including launching CNN All Access in 2025.
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