CNN CEO Chris Licht has left the network after a profile by Tim Alberta from The Atlantic called into question his decision-making and professional acumen to lead the organization.
The story, which was published last week, saw a strong reaction from both those inside CNN and outside the organization. The negative press continued into this week, with Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav ultimately alerting CNN employees to Licht’s departure on Wednesday’s 9:00 AM editorial call.
“For a number of reasons it didn’t work out, and that’s on me. I take full responsibility,” Zaslav admitted during the call.
Many in the news media reacted to the story. Some with excitement, some with shock, and others with a sense that the situation was inevitable.
