The Associated Press has new leadership as the media outlet named Daisy Veerasingham as their 14th president and CEO. The news wire announced Veerasingham, the executive vice president and chief operating officer, will succeed retiring President and CEO Gary Pruitt in January 2022.
Veerasingham has spent 17 years with the AP, where she worked as the sales director for the AP Television News in London and senior vice president for international revenue.
“In Daisy Veerasingham, we have chosen a proven leader with a deep understanding of how AP operates and a clear vision for the future,” Steven R. Swartz, the chairman of the AP board of directors and the president and CEO of Hearst, said.
“She appreciates the crucial role AP plays in providing journalism and services that are indispensable to the news industry.”
Veerasingham will become the first woman, first international citizen, and the first person of color to lead the AP with her appointment to the position.
“The importance of AP as an unbiased, factual news source cannot be overstated – our journalism reaches more than half the world’s population every day,” Veerasingham said in the news release.
“I am thrilled to take the helm of this deeply respected news organization and work with colleagues who do extraordinary work every day in support of our mission. Gary has been a true champion of mine along the way, and I sincerely appreciate his support.”
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