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The CW Network (The CW) has announced that Dennis Miller will be departing as Network President effective Oct. 31, 2024. Miller will stay on in an advisory role through the end of the year. Prior to his current position with The CW, Miller was a member of Nexstar’s Board of Directors, which he joined in 2014.
Miller served as President since Nexstar acquired a majority interest in The CW in October 2022. Miller oversaw several sports acquisitions including WWE NXT wrestling and NASCAR Xfinity racing along with ACC college football and basketball, PAC 12 football, and LIV Golf.
“I’ve had a front row seat during a remarkable 11-year run with Nexstar and enjoyed navigating this period of significant transformation for the network,” said Miller in a release. “With some of the highest ratings The CW has seen in years and long-term contracts with an array of premium live sports in place, the future of The CW looks very promising.”
“We were fortunate when Dennis agreed to move from Nexstar’s Board to lead the transformation of The CW,” said Perry Sook, Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “During his tenure, he installed a new leadership team at The CW, and they have broadened the appeal of its programming and enhanced the value of its affiliations for both Nexstar and our partners. With The CW now well positioned for continued success, we’re pleased to let Dennis move on to new challenges. We are grateful for his guidance on Nexstar’s Board and at the helm of The CW, and we wish him the very best.”
A formal announcement has yet to be made but it is expected Brad Schwartz, who was previously president of entertainment for the network, will take over the Network President position.
