CNN's president resigns, due to romance with his colleague

CNN President Jeff Zucker resigned Wednesday after acknowledging he was in a romantic relationship with a TV network leader. He was at the helm of the CNN company, one of the largest media companies in the United States, for nine years.

Zucker said he confirmed the relationship when he was asked about it under an investigation of journalist Chris Cuomo, who was fired after he pointed out that he had helped his brother, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo while he was being investigated for sexual harassment.

I should have reported it when the relationship started, but I didn't do that,” said Zucker. “Gabova. ”

It is not yet clear who will run CNN television before the next president is appointed.

Through a statement, Zucker said he would have wanted his mandate to have ended differently, but added that his experience on CNN had been wonderful.

Allison Gollust, executive vice president and chief of marketing on CNN, accepted the relationship by a statement.

I and Jeff have been close friends and professional partners for more than 20 years. Recently, the nature of our relationship changed during COVID. I'm sorry we didn't confirm it at the right time. I am extremely proud of working on CNN and look forward to continuing to contribute to this wonderful work we do every day”, she said.

Before working on CNN, Mrs. Gollust was director of communication for former Governor Andrew. Cuomo, according to a biography posted on CNN's website.

Zucker was named president of the company “Winter Media News and Sports” in March 2019. He also served as president of “CNN Worldwide” since 2013. /voa