Jeff Zucker Is Leaving CNN , After Disclosing Relationship
With Fellow Executive.
'The New York Times' reports Jeff Zucker has resigned from his post as president of CNN and chairman of WarnerMedia's news and sports division.
The media executive's nine-year tenure
has come to an abrupt close.
The media executive's nine-year tenure
has come to an abrupt close.
Zucker reportedly failed to disclose an
ongoing romantic relationship with
another CNN executive. .
As part of the investigation
into Chris Cuomo’s tenure at CNN,
I was asked about a consensual relationship with my
closest colleague, , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.
... someone I have worked with for more than 20 years. , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.
I acknowledged the relationship evolved in recent years. I was required to disclose it when it began but I didn’t. I was wrong. , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.
As a result, I am
resigning today. , Jeff Zucker, former president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.
According to 'The New York Times,'
Zucker has been in a relationship with
Allison Gollust, the executive vice president
and chief marketing officer at CNN.
In a statement, Gollust said she
has no plans to leave CNN.
Jeff and I have been close friends and professional partners for over 20 years. , Allison Gollust, executive vice president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'.
Recently, our relationship changed during COVID.
I regret that we didn’t disclose it at the right time. , Allison Gollust, executive vice president of CNN, via 'The New York Times'